Overtime Pay Calculator — FLSA & State Rules

Overtime laws by jurisdiction

Overtime rules vary significantly by country and even by state. Here's a quick reference for major jurisdictions:

Jurisdiction	Threshold	Rate	Double-time
US (FLSA federal)	40 hrs/week	1.5× regular rate	Not required federally
California	8 hrs/day or 40/wk	1.5×	2× after 12 hrs/day
Alaska, Nevada	8 hrs/day or 40/wk	1.5×	Not required
UK	48 hrs/week avg	Negotiated	Negotiated
India	9 hrs/day or 48/wk	2×	Same
Australia (modern award)	38 hrs/week	1.5× first 2-3 hrs	2× after
Canada (federal)	40 hrs/week	1.5×	By province
Mexico	48 hrs/week	2× first 9 hrs OT	3× beyond 9 hrs OT

Common overtime mistakes

Averaging hours across weeks — illegal under FLSA. Each workweek stands alone.
Comp time instead of OT pay — only legal for public-sector employees; private employers must pay cash overtime
Excluding non-discretionary bonuses — production bonuses must be included in the regular rate, raising OT pay
Misclassifying as exempt — calling someone "salaried" doesn't automatically exempt them from OT

Questions, answered

Things people actually ask.

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires non-exempt employees be paid 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. The workweek is a fixed 168-hour (7-day) period that doesn't have to align with the calendar week.

California, Alaska, Nevada, Colorado, and Puerto Rico require overtime for hours over 8 in a single day. California adds double-time for hours over 12 in a day. State law overrides federal when stricter.

Always on gross (pre-tax) hourly rate. The overtime multiplier applies before any tax withholding or deductions.

Only if they're 'non-exempt' under FLSA — typically those earning under $43,888/year (2026 threshold) and not in executive, administrative, professional, or outside-sales roles. Exempt salaried employees don't get overtime regardless of hours worked.

Double-time (2× rate) isn't required by federal law — it's a state, contractual, or employer-policy matter. California requires it after 12 hours in a day or 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day. Set the multiplier to 2.0 to model this.

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Overtime laws by jurisdiction

Common overtime mistakes

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