How overtime pay works
Federal law (the FLSA) sets the floor: non-exempt employees earn at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. "Time and a half" on $20/hour is $30/hour; on $15/hour it's $22.50 — the time and a half calculator has the full rate table. Double time (2×) isn't required federally, but some states and many union contracts use it — California, for instance, pays double time after 12 hours in a single day.
Time and a half rate chart
| Regular rate | Time & a half | Double time |
|---|---|---|
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
Not sure how many overtime hours you worked? Total your week first in the time card calculator — it splits regular and overtime hours automatically — then bring the OT hours here to price them.
Daily vs weekly overtime
Most states follow the federal weekly rule only. A handful add daily overtime: in California, hours past 8 in a day earn 1.5× even if the week stays under 40, and hours past 12 in a day earn 2×. If that's you, switch on the "Daily OT" option in the weekly calculator when totaling your card — and check your state's exact rules in the overtime laws by state lookup.