Overtime

Time and a half means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for each overtime hour worked. For example, if your regular rate is $20 per hour, you earn $30 per hour for overtime at time and a half.

Regular monthly pay is calculated by multiplying your hourly rate by the number of regular hours you work per month. For a standard 40-hour workweek, this is typically 160 hours per month (40 hours x 4 weeks), though the exact number varies slightly depending on the number of weekdays in a given month.

In the United States under the FLSA, the standard overtime multiplier is 1.5x (time and a half). Some employers or union contracts provide 2x (double time) for work beyond 12 hours in a day or for holiday work. This calculator lets you set any multiplier to match your specific situation.

No. Under the FLSA, certain employees are classified as exempt from overtime requirements, including executives, administrators, professionals, computer employees, and outside sales workers who meet specific salary and duty requirements. These exempt employees receive a fixed salary regardless of hours worked.

Multiply your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier. For example, if you earn $18 per hour and your overtime rate is 1.5x, your overtime hourly rate is $27. The calculator does this automatically when you enter your hourly rate and multiplier.

Under US federal law, weekends and holidays do not automatically require overtime pay unless the employee exceeds 40 hours in the workweek. However, many employers voluntarily pay premium rates for weekend, night, or holiday shifts as part of their compensation packages.