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.
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.