Overtime calculator
United States · 2026 rates
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Federal overtime rules
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid at least one and a half times their regular rate for every hour over 40 in a workweek. There is no federal requirement to pay overtime for weekends, holidays or long days, as long as the weekly total is 40 hours or less.
Some states go further. California, for example, also requires daily overtime, and double time for very long days. Where state and federal rules differ, you get whichever is better for you.
Examples
- $20 an hour for 40 hours plus 10 hours of overtime at $30 an hour: $800 + $300 = $1,100 for the week, or $57,200 a year if you worked the same hours every week.
- The same 50 hours split as 8 overtime hours and 2 double-time hours ($40 an hour): $800 + $240 + $80 = $1,120.
Frequently asked questions
Who does not get overtime?
Exempt employees, mainly salaried executive, administrative and professional staff who meet the salary and duties tests, are not covered by the federal overtime rule. Your job title alone does not make you exempt.
Is overtime taxed more?
No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as your other pay, though a bigger paycheck can mean more withholding that week. For 2025 to 2028 there is also a federal deduction for the extra "half" part of qualified overtime pay, up to $12,500 a year ($25,000 for joint filers), phasing out above $150,000 of modified AGI ($300,000 for joint filers).
This calculator shows pay before taxes. To see your take-home pay, use our paycheck calculator. Source: US Department of Labor, overtime pay.
Last checked and updated: October 2026