Overtime Calculator
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Overtime Pay — Complete Guide 2026
Federal Overtime Rules (FLSA)
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5x their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Key facts:
- Overtime threshold: 40 hours per workweek (federal)
- Minimum OT rate: 1.5x regular rate (time and a half)
- Salary exemption floor: $684/week ($35,568/year)
- Overtime applies to the workweek — not daily hours (except certain states)
State Overtime Rules — Where It Differs
| State | Daily OT Rule | Weekly OT | 7th Day Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | After 8 hrs/day (1.5x); after 12 hrs (2x) | After 40 hrs | First 8 hrs = 1.5x; over 8 = 2x |
| Alaska | After 8 hrs/day | After 40 hrs | After 40 hrs/week |
| Nevada | After 8 hrs/day (if earning ≤1.5x min wage) | After 40 hrs | Federal rules apply |
| All other states | No daily OT | After 40 hrs | Federal rules apply |
Time and a Half Examples — Quick Reference
| Regular Rate | Time and a Half (1.5x) | Double Time (2x) | 5 OT Hours Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12.00/hr | $18.00/hr | $24.00/hr | +$90 |
| $15.00/hr | $22.50/hr | $30.00/hr | +$112.50 |
| $18.00/hr | $27.00/hr | $36.00/hr | +$135 |
| $20.00/hr | $30.00/hr | $40.00/hr | +$150 |
| $25.00/hr | $37.50/hr | $50.00/hr | +$187.50 |
| $30.00/hr | $45.00/hr | $60.00/hr | +$225 |
| $35.00/hr | $52.50/hr | $70.00/hr | +$262.50 |
| $40.00/hr | $60.00/hr | $80.00/hr | +$300 |
| $50.00/hr | $75.00/hr | $100.00/hr | +$375 |
2026 Overtime Tax Deduction — New Law
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed 2025) created a new above-the-line federal deduction for overtime pay:
- Covers tax years 2025 through 2028
- Deduction cap: $12,500 for single filers / $25,000 for married filing jointly
- Applies only to FLSA-qualifying overtime (hours over 40/week)
- Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) taxes still apply to overtime
- Reduces your federal taxable income — not a credit
Use our paycheck calculator to estimate your full take-home pay including this deduction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Overtime pay = hourly rate × 1.5 × overtime hours. Example: $20/hour working 48 hours. Regular pay: 40 × $20 = $800. Overtime: 8 × $30 = $240. Total: $1,040. Use this calculator for instant results.
Time and a half = 1.5x your regular hourly rate. At $20/hour, time and a half is $30/hour. This is the minimum overtime rate required by federal law for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Salaried employees earning under $684/week ($35,568/year) must receive overtime. Higher earners may be exempt if they meet the duties test for executive, administrative, or professional roles. When in doubt, check with your HR department or the Department of Labor.
No — overtime is taxed at your normal income tax rate. It may push some income into a higher bracket, but the effective rate stays similar. The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act added an overtime deduction (up to $12,500 single/$25,000 married) for 2025-2028, reducing the tax impact of overtime.
California has both daily and weekly overtime. Daily: 1.5x after 8 hours, 2x after 12 hours. Weekly: 1.5x after 40 hours. On the 7th consecutive workday: first 8 hours at 1.5x, after 8 hours at 2x. California law is more protective than federal FLSA rules.