Is overtime paid for weekends or holidays?

Not under federal law, unless those hours take you over 40 for the week. Some employers and contracts pay premiums for weekends and holidays.

Do salaried workers get overtime?

Some do. Exemption depends on salary level and job duties. This calculator is for hourly, non-exempt employees.

Overtime calculator

Overtime calculator, with the rules for your state.

This calculator uses the federal rule: 1.5× your regular rate for every hour over 40 in a workweek. Enter your hours day by day.

Some states pay more. Pick your state below for its daily overtime and double-time rules.

Last reviewed October 2026

Federal overtimeOne workweek

Hourly rate$

Hours worked each day of the workweek

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Regular · 40h$1,000.00

Overtime 1.5× · 4h$150.00

Gross for 44h$1,150.00

Estimate at your base rate. If you earn shift differentials, overtime should use your blended regular rate. Exemptions and alternative schedules can change the result.

Choose your state

States with daily overtime

Most states follow the federal 40-hour weekly rule. A few also pay overtime for long days:

California: 1.5× after 8 hours, up to 12 hours in a workday
Alaska: 1.5× after 8 hours in a day
Nevada: 1.5× after 8 hours in a 24-hour period, only if you earn less than 1.5× the minimum wage
Colorado: 1.5× after 12 hours in a workday or 12 consecutive hours

How overtime is calculated

Add up the hours you worked in one workweek, a fixed 7-day period your employer sets.
Hours up to 40 are paid at your regular rate.
Hours over 40 are paid at 1.5× your regular rate. Shift differentials are part of the regular rate.
Weeks can't be averaged. 45 hours one week and 35 the next still includes 5 overtime hours.

Questions

Is overtime paid for weekends or holidays?: Not under federal law, unless those hours take you over 40 for the week. Some employers and contracts pay premiums for weekends and holidays.
Do salaried workers get overtime?: Some do. Exemption depends on salary level and job duties. This calculator is for hourly, non-exempt employees.

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Official sources

This page explains general rules to help you estimate pay. It is not legal advice. Union contracts, employer policies, exemptions and local laws can change what applies to you. If you think you were underpaid, contact your state labor department or the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.