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Overtime Pay Calculator

Calculate your exact overtime pay. We automatically apply the correct federal (FLSA) or state-specific daily rules for 2026.

Quick answer

Federal overtime (FLSA) pays 1.5× your regular hourly rate for every hour worked over 40 in a workweek. There is no federal daily overtime rule.

Some states add daily overtime on top of the weekly rule. California pays 1.5× after 8 hours in a day and 2× (double time) after 12 hours in a day. Alaska (1.5× after 8 hrs/day), Nevada (1.5× after 8 hrs/day for lower-wage workers), and Colorado (1.5× after 12 hrs/day) also have daily rules. Your employer must pay whichever calculation gives you more.

Example: at $20/hr working 46 hours in a week, 6 hours are overtime. That's 6 × $30 (1.5 × $20) = $180 in overtime pay, on top of 40 hours of regular pay.

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Data sourced from official state labor department websites and the US Department of Labor (dol.gov). Last updated: July 2026. Calculator results are estimates for informational purposes only. For disputes involving unpaid wages or wrongful termination, consult a licensed employment attorney in your state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate overtime pay for California?
California requires overtime pay (1.5x your regular rate) for any hours worked over 8 in a single day, OR over 40 in a single week. Additionally, California requires double time (2.0x) for any hours worked over 12 in a single day, and for all hours worked over 8 on the 7th consecutive day of work in a workweek.
How is overtime calculated in California?
California uses both daily AND weekly overtime — 1.5x after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week, 2x after 12 hours/day. Your employer must pay whichever calculation results in more pay.
What is the 2026 federal overtime salary threshold?
The federal threshold is $684/week ($35,568/year). Employees earning below this threshold who perform executive, administrative, or professional duties are entitled to overtime. Note: A 2024 rule attempting to raise this to $1,128/week was vacated by a federal court in November 2024 and does not apply.
Am I exempt from overtime if I'm on salary?
Not automatically. To be exempt, you must: (1) earn above your state's salary threshold, AND (2) primarily perform executive, administrative, or professional duties. Many salaried employees still qualify for overtime.
Does overtime apply to independent contractors?
No. Federal overtime law (FLSA) only covers employees, not independent contractors. However, if you are misclassified as a contractor when you actually function as an employee, you may be owed overtime. You can file a complaint with the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

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