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Reliable Overtime Calculator

Navigating overtime pay calculations can be complex, but Harvest's flexible tracking capabilities offer a manual solution to manage custom rates effectively.

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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

Track overtime hours with Harvest

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.

Harvest Overtime Tracking

See how Harvest helps manage overtime with flexible tracking tools. Ideal for customized rate management and accurate hour tracking.

Screenshot of Harvest's overtime tracking interface

Reliable Overtime Calculator FAQs

  • Overtime pay is calculated at one and one-half times (1.5x) an employee's regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. For example, if the regular rate is $20 per hour, overtime pay would be $30 per hour.

  • A reliable overtime calculator allows you to input various factors like regular and overtime pay rates, bonuses, and different state laws. This customization helps ensure accurate calculations tailored to specific work conditions.

  • The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires non-exempt employees to receive overtime pay at 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Exempt employees, such as those in executive roles, are not eligible for overtime.

  • State laws can provide stricter overtime regulations than federal law. For instance, some states require overtime pay after eight hours of work in a day. It's important to consult state-specific laws for accurate compliance.

  • Harvest allows users to manually track overtime with custom rates for different tasks. Its flexible tracking and detailed reporting can aid in managing work hours and payroll, though it doesn't automate overtime calculations.

  • "Hours worked" includes all time an employee is required to be on duty, on the employer's premises, or at any prescribed place of work. It also includes any additional time the employee is permitted to work.

  • Non-discretionary bonuses must be included in the regular rate of pay for overtime calculations. This ensures employees receive the correct compensation for overtime hours worked.