Weekly Overtime Calculator

Calculate your weekly overtime pay for hours worked over 40. Perfect for hourly workers with variable weekly schedules and overtime.

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Weekly Overtime Features

Comprehensive weekly overtime calculation with detailed breakdown

40-Hour Week Standard

Automatically calculates overtime for hours worked over 40 hours per week as required by federal law.

Time-and-a-Half Pay

Calculates overtime pay at 1.5x your regular hourly rate for all hours over 40 in a workweek.

Weekly Earnings Total

See your total weekly earnings including regular pay, overtime pay, and the breakdown of each component.

How Weekly Overtime is Calculated

Understand your weekly overtime pay calculation

1

Enter Weekly Hours

Input your total hours worked for the week. The calculator automatically separates regular and overtime hours.

2

Set Hourly Rate

Enter your regular hourly pay rate. Overtime is automatically calculated at 1.5x this rate.

3

Calculate Total Pay

See your regular pay, overtime pay, and total weekly earnings with detailed breakdown of all components.

Weekly Overtime Examples

Common weekly overtime scenarios and calculations

Standard Weekly Overtime

Example: $20/hour, 45 hours

  • • Regular pay: 40 hours × $20 = $800
  • • Overtime: 5 hours × $30 = $150
  • • Total weekly pay: $950
  • • Effective hourly rate: $21.11

High Weekly Overtime

Example: $18/hour, 60 hours

  • • Regular pay: 40 hours × $18 = $720
  • • Overtime: 20 hours × $27 = $540
  • • Total weekly pay: $1,260
  • • Effective hourly rate: $21.00

Weekly Overtime Tips

Maximize your weekly overtime earnings

Tracking Your Hours

  • Keep daily logs of hours worked each week
  • Know your company's overtime policies
  • Understand your workweek definition (Sun-Sat vs Mon-Sun)
  • Track break times and meal periods

Legal Rights

  • Federal law requires overtime after 40 hours/week
  • Some states have daily overtime requirements
  • Certain exemptions may apply (salaried, executive)
  • Keep records of all hours worked

Calculate Your Weekly Overtime Pay

Use our free weekly overtime calculator to accurately track your overtime hours and ensure you're paid correctly.

Calculate Weekly Overtime