NumberTally Overtime Calculator
Find out exactly what your overtime pay should be. Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked this week, and get your regular pay, overtime pay at time-and-a-half (or double time), and total pay — with a week-by-week comparison and a visual pay breakdown.
Hours worked each day
California: 1.5× after 8 hours in a day, 2× after 12 hours. Work all 7 days and Sunday’s first 8 hours are 1.5×, hours past 8 are 2×. Regular hours above 40 in the week that aren’t already at a premium also earn 1.5×.
Advanced options
e.g. California: daily double time after 12 hours; some weekly policies use 60.
Total pay
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Regular pay
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Overtime pay
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Effective hourly
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Pay breakdown
| Bucket | Hours | Rate | Pay |
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Day-by-day hours (California rules)
| Day | Hours | Regular | OT ×1.5 | DT ×2 | Pay |
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How it's calculated
Where your pay comes from
What longer weeks pay
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Time-and-a-half vs double time
Federal law sets overtime at 1.5× your regular rate after 40 hours a week. Double time (2×) isn't federal law, but some states and union contracts require it — California, for example, mandates double time after 12 hours in a day or after 8 hours on the seventh consecutive workday. Set both thresholds above to match your rules.
Why overtime hours are worth more than they look
Because the premium stacks on your full rate, each overtime hour at 1.5× is worth 50% more than a regular hour. Ten OT hours at $20/hr add $300 — the same as 15 regular hours. That leverage is exactly what the comparison table above shows: going from 40 to 50 hours raises pay by far more than 25%.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate overtime pay?
Split hours into regular (up to the threshold) and overtime (above it). Regular pay = regular hours × rate; overtime pay = OT hours × rate × multiplier; add them together.
Is overtime taxed more?
No — overtime is taxed at your normal rates. Bigger paychecks can push more income into a higher bracket, but the OT dollars themselves aren't specially taxed.
Do salaried workers get overtime?
It depends on exempt status, not just salary. Non-exempt salaried workers are owed overtime; exempt workers (meeting duties and salary tests) generally aren't.
What counts toward the 40-hour threshold?
Hours actually worked. PTO, sick days, and holidays usually don't count unless your employer or state says otherwise.
Can my employer require overtime?
Generally yes, as long as they pay the required premium. Some states limit mandatory OT for specific jobs like nurses.