Overtime Hourly Rates & Weekly Earnings Reference (40h Base + Overtime)
| Base Hourly | Time & a Half (1.5x) | Double Time (2.0x) | 40h Base Pay | +5h OT (1.5x) | +10h OT (1.5x) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 / hr | $22.50 / hr | $30.00 / hr | $600.00 | $712.50 | $825.00 |
| $18.00 / hr | $27.00 / hr | $36.00 / hr | $720.00 | $855.00 | $990.00 |
| $20.00 / hr | $30.00 / hr | $40.00 / hr | $800.00 | $950.00 | $1,100.00 |
| $25.00 / hr | $37.50 / hr | $50.00 / hr | $1,000.00 | $1,187.50 | $1,375.00 |
| $30.00 / hr | $45.00 / hr | $60.00 / hr | $1,200.00 | $1,425.00 | $1,650.00 |
| $35.00 / hr | $52.50 / hr | $70.00 / hr | $1,400.00 | $1,662.50 | $1,925.00 |
| $40.00 / hr | $60.00 / hr | $80.00 / hr | $1,600.00 | $1,900.00 | $2,200.00 |
| $50.00 / hr | $75.00 / hr | $100.00 / hr | $2,000.00 | $2,375.00 | $2,750.00 |
Base pay represents 40 regular hours. Weekly overtime columns display total combined gross pay including base compensation.
How statutory overtime pay is calculated
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than 1.5 times their regular rate of pay (commonly known as 'time and a half').
Total gross pay is computed as: (Base Hourly Rate × Regular Hours) + (Base Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier × Overtime Hours).
Federal vs. State Overtime Rules: Weekly vs. Daily Thresholds
Federal law dictates overtime eligibility after 40 hours in a defined 7-consecutive-day workweek. However, several states enforce stricter daily thresholds:
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employee Status
Receiving an annual salary does not automatically exempt an employee from overtime pay. To be classified as exempt under federal executive, administrative, or professional exemptions, an employee must satisfy both the salary basis test (earning above the statutory salary threshold) and the job duties test.
Salaried non-exempt workers remain legally entitled to overtime whenever their weekly hours exceed 40.
40 regular hours + 8 overtime hours at time and a half ($25/hr base)
At a $25 base wage, 40 regular hours equal $1,000. The overtime rate is $25 × 1.5 = $37.50/hr. 8 overtime hours yield $300, producing a weekly total gross pay of $1,300.
($25 × 40) + ($25 × 1.5 × 8) = $1,000 + $300 = $1,300 gross payCommon mistakes to avoid
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for time and a half?
Time and a half equals your base hourly rate multiplied by 1.5. For example, if your base pay is $20 per hour, your time-and-a-half overtime rate is $30.00 per hour.
Can an employer give comp time instead of overtime pay?
In the private sector in the U.S., non-exempt employees cannot agree to receive compensatory time off ('comp time') in lieu of statutory cash overtime pay under the FLSA. Public sector governmental agencies have specific exceptions.
What qualifies as double time?
Double time equals twice your regular hourly rate (2.0x multiplier). Double time is mandatory in California for hours worked beyond 12 in a single day, and is frequently mandated in collective bargaining agreements for holiday work or emergency shifts.
Do weekend hours automatically count as overtime?
Under federal FLSA rules, working on Saturdays or Sundays does not automatically trigger overtime rates unless the total hours worked in that defined workweek exceed 40 hours.