Overtime Owed Calculator
Calculate unpaid overtime owed to you.
Enter your hourly rate and overtime hours to see what your employer owes.
Overtime Owed
Federal overtime law (FLSA) requires employers to pay 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week.
Formula:
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Regular Rate × 1.5
Key rules:
- Overtime kicks in after 40 hours per week (not per day, under federal law)
- Some states (California, Alaska, Nevada) require daily overtime after 8 hours
- Salaried employees may be exempt if earning over $43,888/year AND performing exempt duties
Who is NOT exempt from overtime:
- Hourly workers
- Salaried workers earning under $43,888
- Workers not performing executive, administrative, or professional duties
Back pay for unpaid overtime:
- You can claim up to 2 years of back pay (3 years if violation was willful)
- Liquidated damages may double the amount owed
- Attorney fees are typically paid by the employer if you win
Disclaimer: Overtime rules vary by state. Some states have stricter requirements. This is not legal advice.