Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their regular hourly rate for hours over 40 in a week. At $20/hour, overtime pays $30/hour.
| Base wage | 5 OT hrs/week | 10 OT hrs/week |
|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | +$5,850/yr | +$11,700/yr |
| $20/hr | +$7,800/yr | +$15,600/yr |
| $25/hr | +$9,750/yr | +$19,500/yr |
| $30/hr | +$11,700/yr | +$23,400/yr |
Most hourly workers qualify. Salaried workers earning under the FLSA threshold (raised in recent years — check current DOL rules) may also qualify. Some states (California, Alaska) require daily overtime after 8 hours.
Add overtime hours in our paycheck calculator to see your true annual pay.