Overtime pay by hours
| Overtime hours | Time and a half (1.5×) | Double time (2×) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $27.00 | $36.00 |
| 2 | $54.00 | $72.00 |
| 3 | $81.00 | $108.00 |
| 4 | $108.00 | $144.00 |
| 5 | $135.00 | $180.00 |
| 6 | $162.00 | $216.00 |
| 8 | $216.00 | $288.00 |
| 10 | $270.00 | $360.00 |
How it is calculated
Overtime pay = overtime hours × regular rate × 1.5. Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees earn 1.5 × their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Example: a 46-hour week at $18 pays 40 × $18 = $720.00 regular plus 6 × $27.00 = $162.00 overtime, $882.00 in total. In California, hours over 8 in a day are paid at 1.5× and hours over 12 at 2× ($36.00), and the seventh consecutive workday starts at 1.5×.
Enter your own hours in the overtime calculator; the time card calculator splits a whole week automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How much is overtime pay for $18 an hour?
Time and a half on $18 an hour is $27.00 per overtime hour. Ten overtime hours pay $270.00. Double time, which applies in California after 12 hours in a day, is $36.00 per hour.
Related calculators
- Overtime Calculator: Time and a Half and Double TimeEnter your regular rate and the hours worked each day to see regular pay, overtime hours at 1.5 times and 2 times, and total gross pay under the federal rule or California daily overtime.
- Hourly to Salary CalculatorEnter an hourly rate and your weekly hours to see the equivalent annual, monthly, biweekly and weekly pay, or enter a salary to find the hourly rate it represents.
- Work Hours CalculatorEnter your start time, end time and unpaid breaks to get hours worked for a day, a week or a pay period in hh:mm and decimal hours. Overnight shifts, overtime and pay are handled automatically.