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How Overtime Pay Works
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states have additional protections:
- California: Overtime (1.5x) for hours beyond 8 in a day or 40 in a week. Double time (2x) for hours beyond 12 in a day.
- Alaska & Nevada: Daily overtime after 8 hours, plus weekly overtime after 40 hours.
- Colorado: Overtime after 12 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week.
- Puerto Rico: Double time after 12 hours in a day.
This calculator helps you estimate your gross (pre-tax) pay including overtime. Enter your hourly rate, hours worked, and select your state to see state-specific overtime rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. If you make $20/hour, your overtime rate is $30/hour.
Who qualifies for overtime pay?
Most hourly (non-exempt) workers qualify. Salaried exempt employees generally do not, unless their salary is below the FLSA threshold.
Is overtime calculated daily or weekly?
Federal law uses a weekly standard (40 hours). Some states like California use both daily (8 hours) and weekly (40 hours) standards — whichever results in more overtime pay for the worker applies.