Overtime Calculator: Time and a Half and Double Time
Enter your hourly rate and hours to see your regular and overtime pay for the week, with the daily overtime rules in California, Alaska, Nevada and Colorado. $18 an hour for 50 hours pays $990 for the week.
Pay for the week
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| Hours | Rate | Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | |||
| Overtime (× 1.5) | |||
| Double time (× 2) | |||
| Total |
Before tax. Federal rule: time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Your state or union contract can give you more.
Weekly pay with overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours, before tax.
| Hourly rate | Overtime rate | 45 hours | 50 hours | 55 hours | 60 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $22.50 | $712.50 | $825 | $937.50 | $1,050 |
| $18 | $27 | $855 | $990 | $1,125 | $1,260 |
| $20 | $30 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| $22 | $33 | $1,045 | $1,210 | $1,375 | $1,540 |
| $25 | $37.50 | $1,188 | $1,375 | $1,563 | $1,750 |
| $30 | $45 | $1,425 | $1,650 | $1,875 | $2,100 |
| $35 | $52.50 | $1,663 | $1,925 | $2,188 | $2,450 |
How it's calculated
- Regular pay: up to 40 hours at your hourly rate.
- Overtime: each hour over 40 in the workweek at 1.5 times your regular rate.
- Daily states: hours over the daily limit are overtime even in a short week (California after 8 hours, double time after 12; Alaska after 8 hours; Nevada after 8 hours, for pay under $18 an hour; Colorado after 12 hours). Hours are never counted twice. Oregon pays daily overtime in manufacturing only, which this calculator leaves out.
- Two rates in one week: the regular rate is your straight-time pay for all hours divided by all hours; overtime is paid at 1.5 times that average.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is time and a half for $18 an hour?
$27 an hour: $18 × 1.5. A 50-hour week pays 40 × $18 = $720 plus 10 × $27 = $270, $990 in all.
When do I get overtime?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees get at least one and a half times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. California, Alaska, Nevada and Colorado also count overtime by the day.
How does daily overtime work in California?
Hours over 8 in a workday are paid at time and a half, and hours over 12 at double time; the 40-hour weekly rule still applies. A 13-hour day at $20 an hour pays $160 + $120 (4 hours at $30) + $40 (1 hour at $40) = $320. California also has seventh-day rules this calculator leaves out.
Is overtime taxed more?
No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as other pay; it just adds to your income for the year. $18 an hour with 10 hours of overtime every week takes home $848.18 a week (single, federal taxes) against $620.44 without overtime.
Is there no tax on overtime now?
Partly. For tax years 2025 to 2028 you can deduct the extra half of time-and-a-half pay (the premium above your regular rate) from your federal taxable income, up to $12,500 a year ($25,000 if married filing jointly), less 10% of income above $150,000 ($300,000 joint). Social Security, Medicare and state taxes still apply. At $18 an hour with 10 overtime hours a week the premium is $4,680 a year, which saves about $561.60 of federal tax in the 12% bracket. Your employer may still withhold tax on it during the year; you get it back when you file, or sooner by updating your W-4.
Who does not get overtime?
Exempt employees: mainly salaried executives, administrators and professionals paid at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) whose duties meet the federal tests. Some states set a higher salary. Most hourly workers in the trades, warehouses, driving and security are non-exempt.
What if I work at two different rates in one week?
The overtime rate is based on your average rate for the week. 30 hours at $18 and 15 hours at $22 average $19.33 an hour, so the 5 overtime hours pay $145 and the week $918.33.
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