Overtime Pay Calculator
Updated on 22 Oct 2026 · Checked by Aotob
With 6 hours of overtime you earn $1,225 this week.
$225 of that is overtime at $37.50 an hour.
Pay this week
$1,225before tax
US law (FLSA) requires time and a half for hours over 40 a week for most hourly workers. Some states, like California, also pay overtime over 8 hours a day.
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25.00 × 40 + 25.00 × 1.5 × 6 = 1,225.00
Pay by overtime hours
| Overtime hours | Week’s pay |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1,000.00 |
| 2 | 1,075.00 |
| 5 | 1,187.50 |
| 8 | 1,300.00 |
| 10 | 1,375.00 |
| 15 | 1,562.50 |
| 20 | 1,750.00 |
Questions people ask
How is overtime pay worked out?
Hourly rate × overtime multiplier × overtime hours. Time and a half on $25 is $37.50 an hour.
When is overtime required by law?
In the US, the FLSA requires time and a half over 40 hours a week for non-exempt workers. In the UK, Ireland and New Zealand there is no legal overtime rate; it depends on your contract. In Australia awards usually set it. Canadian provinces set it, often after 44 hours (Ontario) or 40.
Is overtime taxed more?
No, it is taxed like normal pay, though a big week can look over-taxed on the payslip.
Updated 22 Oct 2026Source: Each country’s 2026 tax rules, checked October 2026Checked by AotobBefore tax.Report an issue