Overtime Calculator

Calculate your overtime pay and total earnings with support for time-and-a-half, double-time, and custom overtime rates.

Work Hours & Pay Information

Pay Rate

Work Hours

Hours worked at regular pay rate

Hours worked beyond regular time

Hours worked at double-time rate (holidays, etc.)

Overtime Rates

Pay Breakdown

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Enter your work hours and pay rate to calculate overtime pay

Understanding Overtime Pay

FLSA Requirements

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees.

Key Points:
• Overtime kicks in after 40 hours/week
• Rate must be at least 1.5x regular pay
• Applies to non-exempt employees

Texas Overtime Laws

Texas follows federal FLSA guidelines for overtime pay. There are no additional state requirements beyond federal law.

Texas Specifics:
• Follows federal FLSA rules
• No daily overtime requirements
• Weekly calculation (40+ hours)

Common Overtime Rates

Time and a Half: 1.5x regular rate
Double Time: 2.0x regular rate
Holiday Pay: Varies by employer
Weekend Premium: Company policy

Overtime Exemptions

Exempt Employees

Certain employees are exempt from overtime pay requirements under FLSA.

  • • Executive employees (management duties)
  • • Administrative employees (office work)
  • • Professional employees (learned/creative)
  • • Computer employees (IT professionals)
  • • Outside sales employees

Salary Requirements

Most exempt employees must meet minimum salary thresholds (as of 2024).

Standard Exemption
$684/week ($35,568/year)
Highly Compensated
$107,432/year

*Salary thresholds may change. Consult current FLSA guidelines.