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Overtime pay estimator

Estimate gross pay for one workweek for a nonexempt employee under the federal rule: hours over 40 are paid at time and a half.

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$24.00 per hour, 44 h

Regular hours (max 40)
40
Overtime hours
4
Regular pay
$960.00
Overtime pay (1.5×)
$144.00
Gross pay
$1,104.00

How it is calculated

Regular hours are the first 40. Each hour over 40 is paid at 1.5 times the hourly wage. Gross pay is regular pay plus overtime pay.

Rule source: U.S. DOL: Fact Sheet 23

What this does not cover

  • Federal weekly rule only. Your state or city may require more.
  • Tips, bonuses, daily overtime and pay for exempt employees are not included.
  • Taxes and deductions are not included: this is gross pay.
  • General information, not legal or tax advice.

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