Work out how much your overtime is worth and what the whole week pays. Enter your rate and hours to see regular pay, overtime pay and the total at time and a half or double time.
Results update automatically as you type. Based on gross pay before tax.
How Much Is Overtime for $20 an Hour?
At time and a half, overtime on $20 an hour is $30 an hour. Work 40 regular hours plus 6 overtime hours and the week pays $800 + $180 = $980 gross. At double time the overtime rate would be $40. Here are the rates for other common wages.
| Hourly rate | Time and a half (1.5×) | Double time (2×) |
|---|---|---|
| $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 |
How to Calculate Time and a Half Pay
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 and apply it only to the overtime hours. The tool splits regular and overtime hours, applies your multiplier, and adds both parts for total gross pay.
- Regular pay: 40 × $20 = $800.
- Overtime rate: $20 × 1.5 = $30.
- Overtime pay: 6 × $30 = $180.
- Total: $800 + $180 = $980.
Formula: Total Pay = (Regular Hours × Hourly Rate) + (Overtime Hours × Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier).
- Hourly pay rate: your base gross pay per hour
- Regular hours: hours worked at your standard, non-overtime rate
- Overtime hours: hours worked beyond your regular schedule
- Overtime multiplier: 1.5× for time-and-a-half or 2× for double time, applied to overtime hours only
Example Scenarios
| Hourly Rate | Regular Hrs | OT Hrs | Multiplier | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | 40 | 6 | 1.5× | $980.00 |
| $18.50 | 40 | 8 | 1.5× | $962.00 |
| $25.00 | 40 | 5 | 2× | $1,250.00 |
| $15.00 | 32 | 10 | 1.5× | $705.00 |
| $30.00 | 40 | 4 | 2× | $1,440.00 |
Time and a half for $25 an hour is $37.50, so 5 overtime hours at 1.5× would make that week $1,187.50 instead of the $1,250 shown at double time.
Is Overtime After 40 Hours a Week?
Under US federal law, yes: hours over 40 in a workweek count as overtime. Your payslip only matches the math if you know which hours your employer counts.
- Weekly versus daily rules. Some states and many contracts also count daily overtime.
- Double time pay vs overtime. Double time (2×) usually covers holidays or long days, while standard overtime is 1.5×.
- Regular rate. Some bonuses and shift premiums are folded into the rate overtime is based on.
- Exempt roles. Some salaried jobs get no overtime pay.
The result is gross pay, so if your payslip shows less, check whether tax and deductions explain the gap. This overtime calculator cannot tell you whether you are legally owed overtime; check your contract or labour authority. The overtime article on Wikipedia summarises how different countries regulate extra hours.
Common questions about overtime pay
How much is overtime for $20 an hour?
At time and a half it is $30 an hour ($20 × 1.5). At double time it is $40 an hour.How do you calculate time and a half pay?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5, then by your overtime hours. At $18.50 an hour, 8 overtime hours on top of 40 regular hours brings the week to $962 gross.What is double time pay vs overtime?
Standard overtime is usually time and a half, 1.5 times your regular rate, while double time pays 2 times. Double time is less common and tends to apply to holidays or hours beyond a higher daily threshold.Is overtime after 40 hours a week?
Under US federal law, hours over 40 in a workweek count as overtime. Some states and many contracts also count daily overtime, and rules differ by country and job classification.Does this calculator subtract taxes from my overtime pay?
No. It shows gross pay only, regular pay plus overtime pay before taxes or deductions, so your take-home amount will be lower.How do I calculate overtime pay for a salaried employee?
Convert the salary to an hourly rate by dividing it by your typical annual hours, then enter that rate with your regular and overtime hours. Some salaried roles are exempt from overtime, depending on the job and jurisdiction.Related Calculators
To put your overtime pay into a bigger picture, try the salary calculator to see what your total pay looks like annually, the paycheck calculator to estimate what you’ll actually take home, or the freelance rate calculator if you’re pricing your own hourly work.