Free Overtime Pay Calculator

Overtime pay is the extra compensation that employers owe workers who exceed standard working hours. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate — known as "time and a half" — for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. This law applies to roughly 143 million American workers.

Not everyone qualifies. Employees classified as exempt under the FLSA — typically salaried workers earning at least $684 per week ($35,568/year) who hold executive, administrative, or professional roles — are not entitled to overtime. However, being paid a salary alone does not make you exempt; you must also meet specific duties tests. If you are unsure about your status, our salaried overtime calculator can help you determine eligibility.

While federal law sets the baseline, several states enforce stricter overtime rules. California requires daily overtime after 8 hours and double time after 12 hours. Alaska, Nevada, and Colorado also have daily overtime thresholds. Our overtime pay calculator automatically applies the correct rules for your state so you can see exactly what you are owed — whether you are an hourly worker or a salaried employee.

We also offer free PTO calculators — accrual, balance, and payout — and PTO laws by state, so you can understand vacation and leave pay in your state too.