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Overtime Calculator — Time and a Half & Double Time Pay
Calculate overtime pay, time-and-a-half rates, double time, and total gross earnings.
Hourly Rate & Overtime Hours
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Overtime Pay Formula
Transparent mathematical methodology explained in plain English.
Total Pay = (Regular Hours × Base Rate) + (Overtime Hours × Base Rate × Multiplier)Calculates total compensation by multiplying base hours at the standard wage and extra overtime hours at statutory premium multipliers.
Variables Explained:
- Base Rate: Standard hourly pay rate.
- Regular Hours: Standard work hours (up to 40 per week).
- Overtime Hours: Hours worked beyond standard threshold.
- Multiplier: Premium rate multiplier (1.5x standard, 2.0x double time).
Real Project Example
$30.00/hr Rate with 12 Overtime Hours (1.5x)
Calculating gross earnings for a 52-hour workweek.
Sample Project Inputs:
Hourly Rate:$30.00
Regular Hours:40
Overtime Hours:12
Multiplier:1.5x
Step-by-Step Calculation:
- Overtime hourly rate: $30.00 × 1.5 = $45.00/hr.
- Regular pay: 40 hrs × $30.00 = $1,200.00.
- Overtime pay: 12 hrs × $45.00 = $540.00.
- Total gross earnings: $1,200.00 + $540.00 = $1,740.00.
- Effective blended hourly rate: $1,740.00 / 52 hrs = $33.46/hr.
Calculated Answer:$1,740.00 total gross earnings with $540.00 in overtime pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Overtime Calculator
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What is time and a half under federal law?
Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per workweek at a rate not less than 1.5 times their regular rate of pay.