At $25/hour with 10 overtime hours a week, you earn an extra $375/week in overtime pay — $19,500 a year on top of your $52,000 base. Enter your numbers below.
Federal FLSA rule: overtime at 1.5× your regular rate for hours over 40/week. Some states (e.g. California) add daily overtime rules — this calculator uses the federal standard.
How overtime pay works
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5× their regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Overtime is calculated weekly — working 10-hour days does not trigger federal overtime unless the week exceeds 40 hours.
State overtime differences
Some states go further: California requires 1.5× after 8 hours in a day and 2× after 12 hours. Salaried “exempt” employees (executive, administrative, professional duties above the salary threshold) are generally not entitled to overtime.
FAQs
How is overtime pay calculated?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5, then by overtime hours. Example: $25/hr × 1.5 = $37.50/hr; 10 OT hours = $375/week extra.
Who qualifies for overtime pay?
Non-exempt employees under the FLSA. Exempt salaried workers in executive, administrative, or professional roles above the salary threshold generally do not.
Is overtime taxed differently?
No. Overtime pay is taxed as ordinary income — same federal, state, and FICA rules as regular wages. A bigger paycheck can push you into a higher withholding bracket temporarily.
Does California have different overtime rules?
Yes — California requires daily overtime: 1.5× after 8 hours/day and 2× after 12 hours/day, plus 1.5× after 40/week. This calculator uses the federal weekly standard.
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