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State Overtime Calculator

Calculate regular pay, overtime hours, overtime rate and estimated gross pay based on applicable U.S. overtime rules.

Select a state, enter the employee’s hourly rate and hours worked, and we’ll calculate estimated regular and overtime pay based on the applicable overtime rules. No sign-up needed.

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Disclaimer: This calculator is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, payroll, tax or employment advice. Overtime requirements can vary based on federal law, state law, employee classification, exemptions, job duties, industry, workweek definitions and other circumstances. MadyHR.ai does not guarantee that the calculation applies to your specific situation. Always verify the applicable rules with the relevant government authority or a qualified professional before making payroll or employment decisions.

Employment and overtime laws can change. Check the official source and the rule’s effective date before relying on this information. State rules here were checked against the U.S. Department of Labor state table (updated July 1, 2026); you can find each state’s labor office in the DOL State Labor Offices directory.

What is overtime pay?

Overtime pay is extra pay for hours worked beyond a set limit. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered employees who are not exempt must receive at least one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Source: DOL Fact Sheet #23

How is overtime calculated?

Under the standard federal rule, hours up to 40 are paid at the regular rate and hours over 40 at the regular rate × 1.5. At $20 an hour for 45 hours, that’s 40 × $20 = $800, plus 5 × $30 = $150, for $950 in total. Source: DOL Fact Sheet #23

The “regular rate” isn’t always just the hourly wage. Under the FLSA it includes all pay for employment except certain payments the law specifically excludes, so some bonuses and extra pay can raise it. Source: DOL Fact Sheet #56A

Which states have additional overtime rules?

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s state table, California, Alaska and Colorado have daily overtime; Nevada has daily overtime for employees earning under 1.5× the state minimum wage; Oregon has a 10-hour daily rule for mills, factories and manufacturing; and Kentucky has a 7th-day rule. Some states also set different weekly thresholds for employers not covered by federal law, such as Minnesota’s 48 hours. Other states follow the 40-hour weekly rule or have no state overtime law, in which case the federal rule applies to covered employers. Source: U.S. DOL state table

Is overtime always paid at 1.5×?

Time and one-half is the federal minimum for covered, non-exempt employees. Source: DOL Fact Sheet #23 California also requires double time — 2× the regular rate — after 12 hours in a day and after 8 hours on the 7th day of work in a workweek. Source: U.S. DOL state table

Who is exempt from overtime?

Some employees, such as certain executive, administrative, professional, computer and outside sales employees, can be exempt from overtime if they meet specific duties and salary tests. Job title or being paid a salary is not enough on its own. Source: DOL Fact Sheet #17A

Frequently asked questions

What is overtime pay?

Extra pay for hours worked beyond a set limit. Under the federal FLSA, covered non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Source: DOL Fact Sheet #23

How is overtime calculated?

Multiply overtime hours by the regular rate × 1.5, then add regular pay. Where state daily or 7th-day rules apply, hours are split by day first, and hours already paid as daily overtime are not counted again toward the weekly threshold. Source: DOL Fact Sheet #23

Is overtime always after 40 hours?

No. Some states add daily thresholds — for example 8 hours a day in California and Alaska, and 12 in Colorado. Source: U.S. DOL state table

What is the federal overtime rate?

Not less than one and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay. Source: DOL Fact Sheet #23

Can state overtime rules be different from federal rules?

Yes. States can add daily, 7th-day or double-time rules, or set rules for employers that federal law doesn’t cover. When both federal and state rules could apply, this calculator works out both and shows the higher result. Source: U.S. DOL state table

Does California have daily overtime?

Yes: 1.5× after 8 hours in a workday, after 40 in a workweek and for the first 8 hours on the 7th day of work in a workweek; 2× after 12 hours in a day and after 8 hours on the 7th day. Alternative workweek schedules have exceptions. Sources: U.S. DOL state table, California DIR

Can overtime be paid at double time?

Federal law requires time and one-half. Some state rules, such as California’s, require double time in certain situations. Source: U.S. DOL state table

Are salaried employees entitled to overtime?

They can be. A fixed salary for a workweek longer than 40 hours does not by itself meet FLSA overtime obligations, and exemption depends on duties and salary tests. Sources: DOL Fact Sheet #23, DOL Fact Sheet #17A

Are all employees covered by overtime laws?

No. Some employees are exempt, and some state laws only apply to employers of a certain size — for example, Alaska’s overtime requirement doesn’t apply to employers of fewer than 4 employees. Source: U.S. DOL state table

Can bonuses affect overtime calculations?

Yes. The FLSA regular rate includes all pay for employment except payments the law specifically excludes, so some bonuses must be included. Source: DOL Fact Sheet #56A

Does overtime depend on the workweek?

Yes. Federal overtime is worked out per workweek, and the FLSA does not require overtime pay for working on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays or regular days of rest as such. Source: DOL Fact Sheet #23

Can overtime rules change?

Yes. That’s why every result shows the rule’s date and when we last checked it. Always confirm with the official source. Source: U.S. DOL state table

Is this calculator legal advice?

No. It gives an estimate for general information only. Verify the rules with the relevant government authority or a qualified professional before making payroll decisions.