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Overtime pay is extra money you earn when you work more hours than your normal schedule. Most countries set a weekly or daily limit — called a threshold — and require employers to pay a higher rate for any hours beyond it. You can track your total hours using a work hours tool before calculating overtime.
The most common overtime rate worldwide is 1.5 times your regular pay (time-and-a-half). So if you earn $18 per hour normally, your overtime rate is $27 per hour. Some countries — like India and Mexico — require double pay (2×) for overtime hours.
Rules vary by country. In the USA, overtime kicks in after 40 hours per week. In Australia, it is after 38 hours. Ontario (Canada) uses 44 hours. India and the Philippines use 48 hours. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania follow 40-hour week rules under their Employment Acts. Ireland and the UK follow the 48-hour Working Time Regulations. Always check your local labour law for the exact threshold.
The math is straightforward once you know the parts:
Example: $20/hr × 40 regular hrs = $800. Overtime rate = $30/hr. 10 OT hrs × $30 = $300. Total = $1,100 per week.
| Hourly Rate | OT Rate (1.5×) | Double Time (2×) |
|---|---|---|
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 |
Most countries divide workers into two groups: those who must receive overtime pay by law, and those who are exempt. You are generally entitled to overtime pay if:
Common exempt roles include senior managers, certain professionals (doctors, lawyers), and high-earning executives — depending on your country's rules.
When in doubt, contact your country's labour or employment authority. Examples: the Department of Labor (USA), ACAS (UK), Fair Work Ombudsman (Australia), Ministry of Labour (India), or the Directorate of Employment (Kenya/Uganda/Tanzania). For a full set of tools covering pay, deductions, and workforce costs, visit our employee calculators page.
Based on a standard 40-hr week at different hourly rates. Overtime at 1.5× rate.
| Hourly Rate | +0 OT hrs No overtime |
+4 OT hrs | +8 OT hrs | +12 OT hrs | +16 OT hrs | +20 OT hrs |
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Formula: (40 × rate) + (OT hrs × rate × 1.5). Currency shown as $.
How much overtime contributes to your gross paycheck at 1.5× rate.
| OT Hours | $15/hr | $20/hr | $25/hr | $30/hr | $40/hr | OT % Share |
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OT % = Overtime Pay ÷ Total Weekly Pay × 100. Assumes 40 regular hours.
Estimated extra yearly income from consistent weekly overtime at 1.5× rate.
| Hourly Rate | 2 OT hrs/wk ×52 wks |
4 OT hrs/wk | 6 OT hrs/wk | 8 OT hrs/wk | 10 OT hrs/wk | Base Annual |
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Annual OT = OT hrs/wk × rate × 1.5 × 52 weeks. Base Annual = rate × 40 × 52.
How pay changes once you pass the 8-hour daily threshold (California-style rule at 1.5×).
| Hours/Day | Regular Hrs | OT Hrs (1.5×) | $15/hr Total | $20/hr Total | $25/hr Total | $35/hr Total |
|---|
OT begins after 8 hours/day in many countries including India, Philippines, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and California (USA). Some regions use a weekly threshold only — always check your local rules.
A reference guide to overtime thresholds, rates, and rules around the world.
| Country | Weekly Threshold | Standard OT Rate | Max Weekly Hours | Daily OT Rule | Holiday Rate | Law / Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | 40 hrs | 1.5× | No cap | No (federal) | Not required | FLSA |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (ON) | 44 hrs | 1.5× | Varies | Some provinces | 2× (common) | Canada Labour Code |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 48 hrs avg | Voluntary | 48 hrs (WTR) | No | Employer discretion | Working Time Regs |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 48 hrs avg | Voluntary | 48 hrs (WTR) | No | Employer discretion | Working Time Act |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 38 hrs | 1.5× / 2× | No hard cap | No | 2× | Fair Work Act |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 40 hrs | 1.5× | No cap | No | 1.5×+ | Holidays Act |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 48 hrs max | Varies | 48 hrs | No | Varies | ArbZG |
| 🇫🇷 France | 35 hrs | 1.25× / 1.5× | 48 hrs | No | Varies | Labour Code |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 40 hrs | 1.25× / 1.5× | 60 hrs* | No | 1.35× | Labour Standards Act |
| 🇮🇳 India | 48 hrs | 2× | 60 hrs | 9 hrs/day | 2× | Factories Act |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | 40 hrs (8/day) | 1.25× | No cap | 8 hrs/day | 2× | Labor Code (DOLE) |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 44 hrs | 1.5× | No cap | No | 2× | CLT |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 48 hrs | 2× | No cap | No | 3× | LFT |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 45 hrs | 1.5× | 45 hrs | 9 hrs/day | 2× | BCEA |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 40 hrs (8/day) | 1.5× | 52 hrs | 8 hrs/day | 2× | Employment Act |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | 40 hrs (8/day) | 1.5× | 48 hrs | 8 hrs/day | 2× | Employment Act |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | 40 hrs (8/day) | 1.5× | 45 hrs | 8 hrs/day | 2× | Employment Act |
* Varies by province, state, or industry. Rules change — always verify with your local labour authority. This table is for general reference only.
Weekly gross vs. estimated net pay after tax at common withholding rates (1.5× OT, 8 OT hrs/week).
| Hourly Rate | Gross/Week | After 15% Tax | After 22% Tax | After 28% Tax | After 32% Tax | After 37% Tax |
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Assumes 40 regular hrs + 8 OT hrs/week at 1.5× rate. Tax rates are illustrative — actual withholding varies by filing status, deductions, and location.