Under federal law, most hourly employees in the U.S. are entitled to overtime pay — typically 1.5 times their regular rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a week — but calculating exactly what that adds up to on a real paycheck isn’t always straightforward, especially with varying weekly hours. This overtime calculator gives you an accurate total based on your hourly rate and hours worked.
Understanding your overtime pay matters for budgeting and for double-checking that your paycheck reflects what you’re actually owed, since payroll errors do happen. For a broader look at how your paycheck breaks down beyond just overtime, check out our guide on understanding your paycheck, and our paycheck calculator can show your full take-home pay including taxes.
Enter your hourly rate and hours worked above to see your overtime earnings and total pay for the period.