Federal overtime law (FLSA) — 2026
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay of at least 1.5× their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. As of July 2024, salaried workers earning under $43,888/year are also eligible for overtime.
Overtime pay calculator — federal (FLSA) 2026
Calculate your time-and-a-half and double time pay based on your state's overtime rules
This calculator estimates gross overtime pay before taxes and deductions. Actual take-home pay will be lower. Some workers are exempt from overtime under FLSA — including certain managers, professionals, and commissioned employees. Consult an employment attorney if you believe your employer is not paying required overtime.
Data sources and official overtime references
All overtime rules sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor and official state labor authorities
Federal overtime rules are established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. State overtime rules that exceed the federal standard are sourced from state labor codes and regulations.
Primary federal sources
- U.S. Department of Labor - Overtime Pay — official FLSA overtime rules, exemptions, and compliance guidance
- Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 207) — the federal statute requiring 1.5x overtime for hours over 40/week
- DOL Fact Sheet #23 - Overtime Pay Requirements — detailed explanation of FLSA overtime calculation rules
State-specific sources
- California DLSE - Overtime FAQ — California daily overtime rules under Labor Code 510
- Colorado Division of Labor - Overtime — Colorado COMPS Order overtime rules
- Alaska Department of Labor - Overtime — Alaska daily overtime rules under AS 23.10.060
- Washington State L&I - Overtime — Washington overtime exemption salary thresholds
Overtime laws change. If you believe your employer is not paying overtime correctly, contact the U.S. DOL Wage and Hour Division or your state labor department. Found an error? Contact us.
Frequently asked questions — overtime pay
How overtime pay is calculated
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour worked over 40 in a single workweek. This is commonly called "time and a half."
The formula is: Overtime Pay = (Hourly Rate × 1.5) × Overtime Hours. Your total weekly pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay.
Some states — including California, Alaska, Colorado, and Nevada — have additional daily overtime rules that require overtime pay after 8 hours in a single workday, regardless of your total weekly hours. California also requires double time (2×) after 12 hours in a day.