Overtime Pay Calculator 1.5x
Calculate FLSA overtime at 1.5× your regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, with plain-English breakdown of regular and OT pay.
What this calculator does
- 100% free, no signup — calculations run instantly in your browser.
- Results include a plain-English interpretation of what the numbers mean for your situation.
- All math happens locally — your data never leaves your device.
Hours & Rate
Overtime Pay (1.5×)
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How this calculation works
FLSA overtime is calculated at 1.5× your regular rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Your "regular rate" is not simply your hourly wage if you earn bonuses or commissions.
The 40-hour threshold is the federal floor. Several states (notably California) impose stricter daily thresholds. This calculator applies the federal weekly rule.
How this Overtime Pay Calculator 1.5x works — 2026 guide
Overtime is the single biggest lever most hourly workers have to grow a paycheck — yet very few people run the math before signing up for extra shifts. This 2026 overtime pay calculator applies the federal FLSA rule (1.5× your regular rate for every hour past 40 in a workweek) and shows the regular and overtime split side by side. If you earn shift differentials, non-discretionary bonuses, or commissions, those amounts fold into your "regular rate of pay" before the 1.5× multiplier kicks in — a nuance the DOL restated in its May 15, 2026 technical amendment (29 CFR Part 541).
How to use it in 3 steps
- Enter your base hourly rate and the regular hours worked in the workweek (up to 40).
- Add any hours past 40 — the calculator applies 1.5× automatically, plus 2× for double-time hours if applicable.
- Optionally include non-discretionary bonuses or shift differentials so the regular rate is computed correctly.
- Read total gross pay for the week, with a clear breakdown of regular vs. overtime earnings.
Who this is for
Hourly employees verifying a paycheck, shift managers scheduling within budget, and payroll clerks spot-checking FLSA compliance. It works alongside the [time and a half calculator](/tools/time-and-a-half-calculator/) for single-shift math, the [California overtime calculator](/tools/california-overtime-calculator/) for state daily thresholds, and the [FLSA exemption checker](/tools/flsa-overtime-eligibility-checker/) for salaried-role questions.
Data sources & authoritative references
This calculator is built on official U.S. rules and published statistics. Key sources:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FLSA overtime rate?
Is overtime calculated daily or weekly?
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