Overtime Pay Rate Calculation Overtime Rate Multiply 1.5

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Overtime Pay Rate Calculator (1.5x)

Calculation Results

Overtime Hourly Rate:

Regular Pay:

Overtime Pay:

Total Gross Pay:
function calculateOvertimePay() { var hourlyRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('hourlyRate').value); var regularHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById('regularHours').value); var overtimeHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById('overtimeHours').value); if (isNaN(hourlyRate) || isNaN(regularHours) || isNaN(overtimeHours)) { alert("Please enter valid numbers for all fields."); return; } var otRateMultiplier = 1.5; var overtimeRate = hourlyRate * otRateMultiplier; var regularPay = hourlyRate * regularHours; var overtimePay = overtimeRate * overtimeHours; var totalGrossPay = regularPay + overtimePay; document.getElementById('otRateDisplay').innerHTML = "$" + overtimeRate.toFixed(2) + " /hr"; document.getElementById('regularPayDisplay').innerHTML = "$" + regularPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('otPayDisplay').innerHTML = "$" + overtimePay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('totalPayDisplay').innerHTML = "$" + totalGrossPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('otResult').style.display = 'block'; }

How to Calculate Overtime Pay Rate (1.5x)

Overtime pay is the additional compensation paid to employees who work more than the standard number of hours in a workweek—typically 40 hours in the United States. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the standard overtime rate is "time and a half," which means the overtime hourly rate is 1.5 times the regular hourly pay.

The Overtime Formula

To calculate your overtime earnings manually, you can use the following steps:

  1. Determine the regular hourly rate: This is your base pay (e.g., $20/hr).
  2. Calculate the 1.5x Overtime Rate: Multiply your regular rate by 1.5 (e.g., $20 × 1.5 = $30/hr).
  3. Calculate Total Regular Pay: Multiply the base rate by the first 40 hours worked.
  4. Calculate Total Overtime Pay: Multiply the overtime rate by the number of hours worked over 40.
  5. Add Regular Pay and Overtime Pay: This gives you the total gross pay for the period.

Realistic Overtime Example

Let's say an employee earns $25.00 per hour and works 48 hours in one week.

  • Regular Hours: 40 hours × $25.00 = $1,000.00
  • Overtime Rate: $25.00 × 1.5 = $37.50
  • Overtime Hours: 8 hours (48 – 40)
  • Overtime Pay: 8 hours × $37.50 = $300.00
  • Total Gross Pay: $1,000.00 + $300.00 = $1,300.00

Why the 1.5 Multiplier Matters

The 1.5x multiplier is a legal requirement for non-exempt employees to ensure fair compensation for extended labor. Using an automated overtime calculator helps prevent payroll errors and ensures that workers are receiving the full amount due for their extra time. Note that some states (like California) may have additional "double time" (2.0x) rules for hours worked beyond 12 in a single day.

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