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⏱️ Overtime Calculator

Calculate your overtime pay for US Federal (1.5× over 40 hrs/week), California daily overtime rules, or any custom multiplier. Enter your hours for each day of the week for a full per-day and weekly breakdown.

Regular Hourly Rate ($)

Overtime Rule

Standard Hours/Week

Total Hours Worked This Week

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Regular Pay

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Overtime Pay

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Total Gross Pay

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Overtime Hours

Daily Breakdown

Day	Total Hrs	Regular	OT (1.5×)	OT (2×)	Day Pay

How Overtime is Calculated

US Federal (FLSA)

OT Hours = Total Hours − 40 (if >40)

Regular Pay = Regular Rate × min(Total Hours, 40)

OT Pay = Regular Rate × 1.5 × OT Hours

California Daily Overtime

Hours 1–8: Regular rate

Hours 8–12: 1.5× rate

Hours 12+: 2× rate

7th consecutive day: 1.5× (first 8 hrs), 2× (over 8)

Overtime Tips for Employers & Employees

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Track Hours Accurately

Both employees and employers should keep detailed time records. US law requires employers to retain payroll records for at least 3 years.

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Know Exempt vs Non-exempt

Most salaried employees earning over $684/week are "exempt" from federal overtime rules. Hourly workers are almost always non-exempt.

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Understand Your Workweek

An FLSA workweek is any fixed 168-hour period. Your employer sets the start/end — it does not have to be Monday–Sunday.

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Check State Laws

State laws can be more generous than federal. California, Alaska, and Nevada have daily OT rules. Always apply whichever rule benefits the employee more.

'Can my employer make me work overtime?', 'answer' => 'Yes, in most US states employers can require overtime as a condition of employment and can discipline or even terminate employees who refuse. However, they must pay the legally required overtime rate. Some states and union contracts provide additional protections. Check your state law and employment contract.'], ['question' => 'Is overtime pay the same in every country?', 'answer' => 'No. Requirements vary widely. The US mandates 1.5× for hours over 40/week (federal). The UK has no statutory overtime rate — employers must pay at least minimum wage overall but can set any overtime rate. Australia requires 1.5× for the first 3 overtime hours and 2× thereafter under the National Employment Standards. Always check the specific rules for your country, state/province, and award or agreement.'], ]" />