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How to Calculate Overtime Pay

Harvest helps businesses track time and expenses accurately, laying the groundwork for precise overtime calculations compliant with the FLSA.

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What will your overtime pay be?

Calculate regular and overtime earnings based on your hours and rate. Supports standard time-and-a-half and double-time multipliers.

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Standard is 40 hours/week (FLSA threshold)
1.5x
1.5x = time and a half (most common). 2x = double time (CA after 12h, holidays).
Some states require 2x pay after 12 hours/day or on 7th consecutive day.
Total gross pay $0
Regular pay $0
Overtime pay (1.5x) $0
Double-time pay (2x) $0
Effective hourly rate $0

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How this overtime pay calculator works

It splits your pay into regular, overtime, and double-time, then adds them up.

  • Regular pay = hourly rate × regular hours.
  • Overtime pay = hourly rate × multiplier (usually 1.5) × overtime hours.
  • Double-time pay = hourly rate × 2 × double-time hours.
  • Total gross = regular + overtime + double-time pay.

US federal law sets overtime at 1.5× for hours over 40 per week; some states add daily rules.

Calculate Overtime Pay with Harvest

See how Harvest helps track work hours accurately for compliant overtime pay calculations. Manage time and expenses seamlessly with Harvest.

Screenshot of Harvest's time tracking interface for overtime calculation.

How to Calculate Overtime Pay FAQs

  • To calculate overtime pay, determine the employee's regular rate by dividing total remuneration by hours worked. Overtime pay is 1.5 times this rate for hours over 40 per week.

  • Non-discretionary bonuses must be included in the total remuneration when calculating the regular rate of pay for overtime. Discretionary bonuses, however, are typically excluded.

  • Many salaried employees are eligible for overtime if they do not meet the FLSA's salary and duties tests for exemption. Being salaried alone does not exempt an employee from overtime.

  • The 'regular rate of pay' includes all compensation except statutory exclusions. It’s calculated by dividing total eligible remuneration by total hours worked in a week.

  • Under federal law, private employers generally cannot offer 'comp time' instead of overtime pay. This practice is typically only allowed for government employees.

  • Harvest excels in tracking time and expenses, providing the necessary data foundation for accurate overtime calculations, though manual calculations or additional tools may be required for payroll specifics.

  • If your employer isn't paying correctly for overtime, document your hours and pay, and address the issue with your HR department. You may also consult the Department of Labor for guidance.