How to calculate overtime pay
- Find your overtime rate: hourly rate × 1.5. At $20 an hour, overtime is $30 an hour.
- Find your overtime hours: total hours minus 40. 45 hours is 5 overtime hours.
- Regular pay: 40 × $20 = $800.
- Overtime pay: 5 × $30 = $150.
- Total: $800 + $150 = $950 before taxes.
Time and a half at common pay rates
| Hourly rate | Overtime (1.5×) | Double time (2×) |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
| $16.00 | $24.00 | $32.00 |
| $17.00 | $25.50 | $34.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 |
Not everyone is owed overtime. Many salaried workers are "exempt" under federal law. Some states, such as California, also require overtime after 8 hours in a day. Check your state's labor department to be sure.