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What is Overtime Pay?
Schnelldefinition
Wages paid at a higher rate (typically 1.5×) for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek.
Vollständige Erklärung
Overtime (OT) is pay for hours worked beyond the standard workweek, typically 1.5× the regular hourly rate ("time and a half"). In the US, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires OT pay for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours/week. Salaried exempt employees (managers, professionals) are generally NOT eligible for OT. Some states have daily OT rules (e.g. California requires 1.5× for over 8 hours/day). Double-time (2× rate) is sometimes paid for holidays or extreme hours. Overtime is taxed at the same rate as regular pay, but withholding can make a big check feel smaller. Always calculate OVERTIME on base rate, not on a rate that already includes shift differentials.
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Calculators that use or explain Overtime Pay.
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Last reviewed: June 15, 2026 • Category: Lohn & Leistungen