Free tool
Overtime pay calculator
Updated November 5, 2026. Runs entirely in your browser; nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Enter your hourly rate and overtime hours. You'll see time-and-a-half (or whatever multiplier you set), a weekly and multi-week total, and a calm sentence to open the payroll conversation. This is guidance only, not legal advice.
Before you call payroll or HR
- Gather timesheets, schedules, or calendar notes for the weeks in question.
- Write down the regular rate you believe applies and the overtime hours you counted.
- Ask for a written breakdown of how your pay was calculated for those weeks.
- Stay polite and specific; you are asking them to check math, not starting a fight.
What to say when they push back
"That's how the system calculates it," "You're salaried so it doesn't apply," and long silence after you send numbers are where these talks stall. The Bills Kit has word-for-word scripts for money calls plus Call Mode, a full-screen companion that shows your next line while you're on the phone. It's a one-time $19, with a 14-day refund policy.
How is overtime usually calculated in the U.S.?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, many non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Some states have daily overtime or different rules. Exempt salaried roles often do not get overtime. This calculator does simple arithmetic; it is not a determination of your legal status.
What if I am salaried but still work overtime?
Some salaried workers are non-exempt and still owed overtime; others are exempt. Classification depends on duties and pay rules, not the word 'salary' alone. If you are unsure, check Department of Labor guidance or talk to a qualified advisor. This tool only multiplies the numbers you enter.
Can I use this to negotiate a past unpaid total?
You can use it to estimate what unpaid overtime hours would add up to at 1.5x, then ask payroll or HR for a written review. Keep timesheets or calendar notes. For legal claims, get advice; this page is a communication aid, not legal advice.
Guidance only, not legal, financial, or tax advice. The calculator does simple arithmetic on the numbers you enter.