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Weekly Work Hours โ€” Overtime & Gross Pay

Enter hours for each day (Monโ€“Sun). Get billable hours, overtime, gross pay, and net estimate. FLSA 40hr OT threshold, custom break deduction.

Concept Fundamentals
40.0
Total Hours
This week
37.5
Billable
After break
0.0
Overtime
hrs
$938
Gross Pay
Pre-tax
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Why Time Matters

Why: Accurate work hour tracking ensures correct overtime pay. FLSA requires 1.5ร— for hours over 40/week. Break time affects billable hours.

How: Billable = Total โˆ’ (Break min ร— Days รท 60). OT = max(0, Billable โˆ’ Threshold). Gross = Regular ร— Rate + OT ร— Rate ร— 1.5.

  • โ—Monโ€“Sun daily hours
  • โ—Custom OT threshold
  • โ—Break deduction
  • โ—Gross & net estimate
Sources:U.S. Department of LaborFair Labor Standards Act
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Track Weekly Hours โ€” Overtime & Gross Pay

Enter hours per day (Monโ€“Sun), hourly rate, and breaks. Get total hours, OT breakdown, and gross pay with FLSA-compliant calculations.

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Hours Per Day (Monโ€“Sun)

Pay & Overtime Settings

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CALCULATED
$ calculate_work_hours --rate=$25 --threshold=40
Billable Hours
37.5 hrs
Gross Pay
$937.50
Overtime
0.0 hrs
Net Pay (Est.)
$731.25
Regular Hours
37.5
Break Time
2.50 hrs
Effective Rate
$25.00/hr
Days Worked
5
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37.5 hrs
$937.50 gross
๐Ÿ“… 5 daysโฐ 0.0 OT hrs๐Ÿ’ฐ $731.25 net
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Hours by Day

Regular vs Overtime Hours

Pay Breakdown

๐Ÿ“ Calculation Breakdown

HOURS BREAKDOWN
Total Clock Hours
40.0 hrs
8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 0 + 0 = 40
Break Time
2.50 hrs
5 days ร— 30 min รท 60
Billable Hours
37.5 hrs
40 โˆ’ 2.50
PAY CALCULATION
Regular Hours
37.5 hrs
min(37.5, 40)
Overtime Hours
0.0 hrs
max(0, 37.5 โˆ’ 40)
Regular Pay
$937.50
37.5 ร— $25
Overtime Pay
$0.00
0.0 ร— $25 ร— 1.5
RESULT
GROSS PAY
$937.50
$937.50 + $0.00
Net Pay (Est.)
$731.25
~78% after taxes
Effective Hourly
$25.00/hr
ext{Gross} div ext{Billable} ext{Hours}

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify with a qualified professional.

๐Ÿ• Time Facts

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40-hour workweek became federal law in 1940 under FLSA

โ€” DOL

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Average American works 34.4 hours per week

โ€” BLS

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Federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour (many states higher)

โ€” FLSA

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Takeaways

  • โ€ข Federal overtime kicks in after 40 hours per week at 1.5ร— your regular rate (FLSA)
  • โ€ข Federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour โ€” many states have higher minimums
  • โ€ข Unpaid breaks of 20+ minutes typically don't count toward work hours
  • โ€ข Salaried exempt employees may not qualify for overtime โ€” check your classification

๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know?

โฑ๏ธThe 40-hour workweek became federal law in 1940 under the Fair Labor Standards ActSource: DOL
๐Ÿ’ฐSome states require daily overtime (e.g., California: 8+ hrs/day or 40+ hrs/week)Source: State Labor Laws
๐Ÿ“ŠThe average American works 34.4 hours per week (BLS 2024)Source: BLS
๐ŸฅHealthcare workers often use alternative workweeks (e.g., 3ร—12) โ€” OT may apply differentlySource: DOL
๐Ÿฝ๏ธTipped employees have a lower minimum ($2.13 federal) but tips must bring them to at least $7.25Source: FLSA
๐Ÿ“…Some employers use a 7-day or 14-day period for OT โ€” not always Mondayโ€“SundaySource: DOL
๐Ÿ”„Double time (2ร—) is required in California for 12+ hours in a day or 7th consecutive daySource: CA Labor Code
๐Ÿ“Employers must keep records of hours worked for at least 3 yearsSource: FLSA

๐Ÿ“– How Overtime Works (FLSA)

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay non-exempt employees overtime for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Many states have stricter rules.

Federal Overtime Rules

Overtime = 1.5ร— regular rate for hours over 40 per workweek. Some jobs (e.g., certain healthcare) may use different thresholds. Use our Hourly to Salary Calculator to compare pay structures.

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt

Exempt employees (executive, administrative, professional, etc.) typically don't get overtime. Non-exempt hourly workers do. Misclassification is common โ€” if you work 50+ hours on salary with no OT, verify your status.

Break Time

Short breaks (under 20 min) are usually paid. Meal breaks of 30+ minutes may be unpaid if you're completely relieved of duties. State laws vary โ€” California requires paid 10-min rest breaks.

๐ŸŽฏ Expert Tips

๐Ÿ’ก Track Your Hours

Keep a personal log of clock-in/out times. Wage theft (unpaid OT) costs workers billions annually. Compare with your paycheck.

๐Ÿ’ก OT Can Boost Take-Home

10 hours of OT at 1.5ร— adds 5 "free" equivalent hours of pay. Use our Emergency Fund Calculator to plan savings from extra income.

๐Ÿ’ก Alternative Workweeks

Nurses, firefighters, and others may have compressed schedules. OT rules can differ โ€” e.g., 3ร—12 might not trigger weekly OT until 40+.

๐Ÿ’ก Net Pay Is an Estimate

We use ~22% for taxes. Actual withholding depends on W-4, state, and deductions. Use our Payroll Withholding Calculator for accuracy.

โš–๏ธ Why Use This Calculator vs. Other Tools?

FeatureThis CalculatorTime Card AppsManual Calculation
Monโ€“Sun daily hoursโœ…โœ…โš ๏ธ Error-prone
Custom OT thresholdโœ…โš ๏ธ Limitedโœ…
Break time deductionโœ…โœ…โŒ
Gross & net pay estimateโœ…โœ…โŒ
Overtime multiplier (1.5x, 2x)โœ…โš ๏ธ VariesโŒ
7 sample schedulesโœ…โŒโŒ
Charts & share resultsโœ…โŒโŒ
FLSA/DOL educational contentโœ…โŒโŒ
AI-powered analysisโœ…โŒโŒ

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

How is overtime calculated?

Under federal FLSA rules, overtime is 1.5ร— your regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states (e.g., California) require daily overtime (8+ hours) or double time (12+ hours).

Do breaks count as work time?

Short breaks (under 20 minutes) are generally paid. Bona fide meal breaks of 30+ minutes where you're completely relieved of duties are typically unpaid. State laws vary โ€” California requires paid 10-minute rest breaks.

What if I work different hours each day?

Enter your hours for each day (Monโ€“Sun). The calculator sums them and applies the OT threshold to the weekly total. Perfect for retail, healthcare, and variable schedules.

Can I change the overtime threshold?

Yes. The default is 40 hours (federal standard). Some employers use alternative workweeks (e.g., 80 hours in 2 weeks) or different thresholds. Adjust to match your employer's policy.

Is the net pay estimate accurate?

We use ~22% for federal income tax + FICA. Actual take-home depends on your W-4, state taxes, 401(k), and other deductions. Use a paycheck calculator for precise estimates.

What about salaried employees?

Salaried exempt employees typically don't get overtime. If you're non-exempt salaried, your employer must convert your salary to an hourly rate for OT. This calculator assumes hourly pay.

How do I calculate hours from clock times?

If you clock in at 9:00 and out at 17:30, that's 8.5 hours. Use our Hours Calculator for time-span calculations, then enter the result here.

What is the federal minimum wage?

The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour (unchanged since 2009). Many states and cities have higher minimums. We don't enforce minimum wage โ€” enter your actual rate.

๐Ÿ“Š Work Hours by the Numbers

40
Federal OT Threshold (hrs/week)
$7.25
Federal Min Wage
1.5ร—
Standard OT Rate
34.4
Avg US Work Week (hrs)

โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on federal FLSA rules. State and local laws may require different overtime thresholds, break rules, or minimum wages. Net pay is an approximation; actual take-home depends on withholding, deductions, and tax situation. Not legal or tax advice. Verify with your employer or a labor attorney.

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