Overtime Calculator
Calculate overtime pay for any hourly rate. Covers US time and a half (1.5×), double time (2×) and Australian penalty rates (2.5×). Shows weekly pay breakdown. Free overtime calculator.
How to Use the Overtime Calculator
Enter your values above for an instant result. This tool uses verified formulas and is optimised for users in US, UK, AU, CA. All calculations happen in your browser — your data is never sent to our servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is time and a half calculated?
Time and a half means the overtime rate is 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. If you earn $20/hour normally, overtime pays $30/hour. Total overtime pay = overtime hours × (regular rate × 1.5). Example: 8 overtime hours at $20 regular rate = 8 × $30 = $240 overtime pay.
What are the US overtime rules?
Under the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), non-exempt employees must receive 1.5× their regular rate for all hours worked above 40 in a workweek. Some states have additional rules — California requires 1.5× after 8 hours in a day (daily overtime) and 2× after 12 hours in a day. Salaried exempt employees typically do not qualify for overtime pay.
What are the Australian overtime and penalty rates?
Under Fair Work Act awards, overtime is typically 1.5× for the first 2-3 hours and 2× thereafter. Weekend penalty rates apply to many awards: Saturday is typically 1.25–1.5× and Sunday is 1.5–2×. Public holidays attract 2.25–2.5× under most awards. Rates vary by industry award — check your specific award on the Fair Work website.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
In the US, salaried employees earning below the FLSA exempt threshold ($684/week or $35,568/year in 2025) are entitled to overtime regardless of salary classification. Above this threshold, employees must meet specific job duty tests (executive, administrative, professional exemptions) to be classified as exempt. Many employers incorrectly classify employees as exempt — if in doubt, contact the Department of Labor.
How does overtime affect my tax bracket?
Overtime is taxed as regular income at your marginal rate. If overtime pushes your income into a higher bracket, only the income in that higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate — not all your income. Run your total annual income including estimated overtime through the income tax calculator to see the net after-tax benefit of working overtime hours.