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Overtime & Holiday Pay Calculator

Calculate gross pay with overtime at time-and-a-half, double time and holiday rates for any hourly wage.

For information and education only — not financial advice. Results are estimates based on the numbers you enter; check important decisions with a qualified professional.

How to use

  1. 1Enter your hourly rate and regular hours.
  2. 2Add overtime, double-time and holiday hours with their multipliers.

How it's calculated

Gross = rate × (regular + OT × 1.5 + double time × 2 + holiday × holiday multiplier). Under the US FLSA, overtime applies to hours over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees.

Frequently asked questions

What is time and a half?

1.5 times your normal hourly rate. At $20 an hour, each overtime hour pays $30.

Is holiday pay required by law?

Not under US federal law — it depends on your employer's policy or contract. Some states and countries have their own rules.

Does overtime apply to salaried workers?

Only non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime under the FLSA. Many salaried managers and professionals are exempt.