Worked more than 40 hours this week?

You might be wondering:

“How much should my paycheck be with overtime?”

The answer isn’t always as simple as multiplying your hourly rate by the number of hours worked.

Federal overtime rules generally use a 40-hour workweek, but some states have additional overtime requirements. In certain situations, the day you work and the number of hours worked in a single day can affect your overtime pay.

That’s why we created this Overtime Pay Calculator.

Enter your state, hourly rate and the hours you worked each day. The calculator estimates your regular pay, overtime pay, double-time pay and total gross pay for the workweek based on the rules built into the calculator.

⏱️ Try the Overtime Pay Calculator

Use the calculator above to enter your:

• State
• Regular hourly pay rate
• Monday hours
• Tuesday hours
• Wednesday hours
• Thursday hours
• Friday hours
• Saturday hours
• Sunday hours

The calculator then analyzes your workweek and gives you an estimated breakdown of your pay.

You’ll see:

Total Gross Pay
Your estimated gross earnings for the week.

Regular Hours
Hours paid at your normal hourly rate.

Overtime Hours
Hours that qualify for the 1.5× overtime rate.

Double-Time Hours
Hours that qualify for the 2× rate under applicable rules.

You can also view the calculation day by day.

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Why Overtime Pay Isn’t Always Just “40 Hours”

A common assumption is:

Work 40 hours = regular pay
Work anything over 40 hours = overtime

That’s a useful starting point, but it doesn’t cover every situation.

Federal overtime rules and state-specific rules can differ.

Some states have daily overtime rules, meaning working beyond a certain number of hours in a single day can trigger overtime even when your total weekly hours haven’t exceeded 40.

There can also be special rules involving consecutive workdays.

That’s why this calculator asks you to enter hours for each individual day, rather than entering only your total weekly hours.

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How Is Overtime Pay Calculated?

For a straightforward example, imagine you earn:

$20 per hour

and work:

• Monday: 8 hours
• Tuesday: 8 hours
• Wednesday: 8 hours
• Thursday: 8 hours
• Friday: 10 hours

That’s a total of:

42 hours

Under a standard 40-hour overtime calculation:

40 regular hours + 2 overtime hours

Your regular hourly pay is:

$20

Your overtime rate at 1.5× is:

$20 × 1.5 = $30/hour

So the estimated gross pay would be:

40 × $20 = $800

plus:

2 × $30 = $60

Total:

$860

The calculator performs this type of calculation automatically based on the selected state and your daily hours.

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Why Your State Matters

One of the most useful features of this calculator is the state selector.

The overtime rules that apply to a worker can depend on where they work.

The calculator is designed to account for state-specific overtime rules where applicable, including daily overtime provisions in states such as:

• California
• Colorado
• Alaska
• Nevada

For states without a specific daily overtime rule included in the calculator, it uses the standard federal overtime approach built into the tool.

This means you shouldn’t simply copy an overtime calculation from a friend who works in another state.

Their rules may not be the same as yours.

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California Overtime Can Be Different

California is a good example of why daily hours matter.

Depending on the circumstances, working more than a certain number of hours in a single workday can result in overtime even if your total weekly hours aren’t above 40.

There can also be situations where higher-rate overtime applies.

That’s why entering each day’s hours is much more useful than entering only:

“I worked 46 hours this week.”

The calculator can examine the daily pattern you enter.

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What About Nevada?

Nevada has its own daily overtime considerations for certain workers.

The calculator therefore includes an additional Nevada section where applicable.

You’ll be asked whether your pay falls below the specified threshold relative to Nevada’s minimum wage and can enter the applicable minimum-wage figure.

This allows the calculator to account for the daily overtime condition built into its calculation.

If you’re unsure whether a particular rule applies to your employment situation, don’t assume the calculator result is automatically your legally required paycheck. Check the applicable labor rules or your employer’s payroll policy.

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Why You Should Enter Every Day Separately

Imagine two employees both work:

44 hours per week.

Employee A:

• Monday: 8
• Tuesday: 8
• Wednesday: 8
• Thursday: 8
• Friday: 12

Employee B:

• Monday: 10
• Tuesday: 10
• Wednesday: 8
• Thursday: 8
• Friday: 8

They both worked the same total number of hours.

But their overtime calculation may not necessarily be identical under every state’s rules.

That’s why the calculator has seven separate fields.

Your daily schedule can matter.

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What Is 1.5× Overtime?

The most familiar overtime rate is time-and-a-half.

If your regular rate is:

$20/hour

then 1.5× overtime is:

$20 × 1.5 = $30/hour

If you work 5 overtime hours:

5 × $30 = $150

in overtime earnings.

The calculator separates these overtime hours from your regular hours so you can see how your total pay is built.

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What Is Double Time?

Some overtime situations can involve a 2× rate, depending on the applicable state rules and circumstances.

For example, if your applicable rate is:

$20/hour

then double time would be:

$20 × 2 = $40/hour

The calculator displays qualifying hours separately as DT Hours (2×) when the applicable calculation produces them.

This makes it easier to understand why your estimated pay is higher than simply adding all your hours at the normal rate.

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Your Workweek Is Important

Another detail many people overlook is the definition of a workweek.

A workweek isn’t necessarily Monday through Sunday.

An employer generally establishes a fixed, recurring seven-day period for payroll purposes.

For overtime calculations, the order of your workdays can matter.

For example, working on a seventh consecutive day can have different implications under certain state rules.

That’s why the calculator asks for seven consecutive days rather than simply asking:

“How many hours did you work?”

For the most accurate estimate, enter your hours according to your employer’s actual workweek.

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Who Can Use This Calculator?

This tool can be useful for:

• Hourly employees
• Part-time workers
• Full-time hourly workers
• Employees working long shifts
• People working weekends
• Workers comparing their expected paycheck
• Employees checking an overtime estimate
• Anyone who wants to understand how overtime affects gross pay

It can also be useful before accepting additional shifts.

For example, if you’re deciding whether to work an extra shift this weekend, you can enter your expected schedule and see how the additional hours could affect your estimated gross pay.

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Don’t Confuse Gross Pay With Take-Home Pay

The calculator shows gross pay.

That’s the amount before deductions.

Your actual paycheck can be lower after deductions such as:

• Federal income tax
• State income tax
• Social Security
• Medicare
• Health insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Other payroll deductions

So if the calculator shows:

$1,000 gross pay

that doesn’t mean you’ll receive $1,000 in your bank account.

Think of the result as an estimate of your gross earnings, not your final take-home pay.

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How to Use the Calculator

Using the calculator is simple.

1. Select your state

Choose the state where the applicable employment rules apply.

2. Enter your hourly rate

Enter your regular hourly pay.

For example:

$22.50/hour

3. Enter your daily hours

Enter the number of hours worked from Monday through Sunday.

You can enter partial hours too, such as:

8.5 hours

4. Check the overtime result

The calculator will analyze your schedule and show:

• Total hours
• Regular hours
• Overtime hours
• Double-time hours
• Estimated gross pay

5. Copy the summary

Use the Copy Pay Summary button if you want to quickly save or share the calculated result.

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A Useful Tool for Comparing Different Work Schedules

You don’t have to use the calculator only after you’ve worked your hours.

You can also use it to compare possible schedules.

For example, try entering:

40 hours

and then compare it with:

48 hours

You can then see how the additional hours affect estimated gross pay.

You could also compare:

Five 8-hour shifts

with:

Four 10-hour shifts

Depending on your state and employment arrangement, the overtime treatment may differ.

This is one reason daily-hour calculations can be more informative than simply multiplying your hourly rate by weekly hours.

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Important Things the Calculator Doesn’t Cover

Payroll can be complicated, and an online calculator cannot account for every possible employment situation.

This calculator does not automatically determine whether you are:

• Exempt or non-exempt
• Covered by a union collective bargaining agreement
• Subject to a special employer-approved work schedule
• A tipped employee with special wage rules
• Entitled to special treatment of bonuses when determining the regular rate
• Covered by a city or local overtime ordinance

There may also be industry-specific rules or employment agreements that affect your actual pay.

For those reasons, use this calculator as an estimate and educational tool, not as a substitute for professional legal or payroll advice.

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Before Questioning Your Paycheck

If your calculated amount doesn’t match your paycheck, don’t immediately assume your employer made a mistake.

First check:

1. Your official workweek
2. The hours recorded by payroll
3. Your hourly rate
4. Whether meal breaks were deducted
5. Whether you’re classified as exempt or non-exempt
6. Whether a special work schedule applies
7. Any applicable state or local rules
8. Your employer’s payroll policy

If there’s still a significant difference, you may want to contact your payroll department or the appropriate labor authority.

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Calculate Your Overtime Before Your Next Paycheck

Overtime can make a significant difference to your weekly earnings, but understanding the calculation is not always easy.

Instead of doing the math manually, enter your state, hourly rate and daily working hours into the calculator above.

You’ll get a quick breakdown of your estimated:

Regular Pay + Overtime Pay + Double-Time Pay = Total Gross Pay

Whether you’re checking last week’s hours or planning next week’s schedule, having the numbers in front of you makes it much easier to understand what your overtime could be worth.

⏱️ Ready to Check Your Overtime?

Enter your hours above and calculate your estimated weekly overtime pay.

Your hours are your money.
Make sure you understand how they’re being calculated.

Disclaimer: This calculator is provided for estimation and educational purposes. It is based on general private-sector FLSA and selected state overtime rules for non-exempt hourly employees. Employment classifications, collective bargaining agreements, alternative workweek schedules, local ordinances, bonuses, deductions and other circumstances can affect actual pay. Labor laws can change, so verify important pay-related decisions with the applicable state labor department, employer payroll policy or a qualified professional.