Overtime Calculator

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter your hourly rate and regular hours worked (default 40).
2. Enter your overtime hours and the overtime multiplier (default 1.5×).
3. Results show regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay instantly.
4. Use the Tax Savings tab to estimate your 2025–2028 overtime tax deduction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I calculate overtime pay? ▼
  Multiply your overtime hours by your hourly rate and then by the overtime multiplier (typically 1.5 for time-and-a-half). Add that to your regular pay (regular hours × hourly rate) to get total gross pay.
• What is the 2025 overtime tax exemption? ▼
  Under a provision effective 2025–2028, overtime earnings may be exempt from federal income tax for eligible employees. This calculator estimates your potential tax savings based on your tax bracket.
• When does overtime pay start? ▼
  Under federal law (FLSA), overtime applies to hours worked over 40 in a single workweek at a rate of at least 1.5× the regular rate. Some states (like California) also have daily overtime rules.
• What is double time pay? ▼
  Double time (2× your regular rate) is required in some states and union contracts, typically for hours over 12 in a single day or for work on specific holidays.
• Is overtime pay taxed differently? ▼
  Overtime pay is taxed as ordinary income at your marginal rate in most years. However, for tax years 2025–2028, federal overtime income may be exempt from federal income tax under the No Tax on Overtime provision.

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