What qualifies as overtime pay?
Under the FLSA, overtime generally applies to hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees, paid at a minimum of 1.5× the regular rate.
Is overtime always paid at time-and-a-half?
Time-and-a-half is the federal minimum. Some states, contracts, or employers may use higher rates, including double-time.
What does the double-time toggle do?
It lets you model a higher hourly multiplier for hours that are paid at 2× regular wage instead of 1.5×.
Does this calculator include taxes?
No. This tool estimates gross earnings only and does not calculate take-home pay after taxes or deductions.
Can salaried workers receive overtime?
Some salaried workers may be overtime-eligible depending on pay structure and exemption rules. This tool does not determine legal eligibility.
Does state law matter?
Yes. Some states and labor agreements set rules that go beyond the federal minimum. This tool does not encode all local overtime rules.
Can I use this for weekly paycheck planning?
Yes. It is useful for estimating how extra overtime hours may change weekly gross earnings.
Is this an official payroll calculator?
No. It is an informational estimate tool and should be verified when exact payroll accuracy matters.