Time Card Calculator Daily Overtime

Calculate daily overtime pay from time cards with this professional overtime calculator. Understand pay rates, hours worked, and overtime eligibility.

How to Use This Calculator

This time card calculator helps you determine daily overtime pay based on standard labor laws. Simply enter your regular pay rate, hours worked, and overtime threshold to see your total earnings.

Note: Overtime rules vary by country and state. This calculator uses standard US overtime rules (40 hours per week) as a starting point. For exact local rules, consult your labor department.

Steps to Calculate Overtime Pay

Enter your regular hourly pay rate
Input the total hours worked for the day
Specify your overtime threshold (typically 40 hours per week)
Click "Calculate" to see your results

How Overtime Pay Works

Overtime pay is additional compensation for hours worked beyond the standard workweek. The calculation typically follows these steps:

Regular Pay: Hours worked × Regular pay rate

Overtime Hours: Total hours - Overtime threshold

Overtime Pay: Overtime hours × (Regular pay rate × Overtime multiplier)

Total Pay: Regular pay + Overtime pay

In the US, the standard overtime threshold is 40 hours per week, with overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate. Some states and industries may have different rules.

Overtime Eligibility

Not all employees are eligible for overtime pay. Exempt employees typically don't qualify, while non-exempt employees usually do. Some industries have different overtime rules.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Standard Workweek

If you work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week at $15/hour with a 40-hour overtime threshold:

Regular pay: 40 hours × $15 = $600
Overtime hours: 0 (since 40 ≤ 40)
Overtime pay: $0
Total pay: $600

Example 2: Overtime Worked

If you work 9 hours a day, 5 days a week at $15/hour with a 40-hour overtime threshold:

Regular pay: 40 hours × $15 = $600
Overtime hours: 5 (9 × 5 - 40 = 5)
Overtime pay: 5 × ($15 × 1.5) = $112.50
Total pay: $600 + $112.50 = $712.50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard overtime threshold in the US?: The standard is 40 hours per week, but some states and industries may have different rules.
How is overtime pay calculated?: Overtime pay is typically 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond the threshold.
Do all employees qualify for overtime pay?: No, exempt employees (like managers) usually don't qualify, while non-exempt employees (like hourly workers) typically do.
What if I work more than 40 hours in a day?: The calculator will automatically calculate overtime for any hours beyond your specified threshold.
How do I know if my overtime rules are different?: Check your employment contract or consult your local labor department for specific rules.