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Free Overtime Calculator for Contractors

Calculate overtime pay for field workers — supports 1.5× and 2× rates, weekly and daily thresholds, and double time rules.

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Regular hours40.00h
OT hours (1.5×)5.00h
Regular pay$1,120.00
OT pay$210.00
Blended rate$29.56/h
Gross pay$1,330.00

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Overtime Rules by State for Field Service Contractors

Federal standard (most states)

  • • OT at 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek
  • • No daily OT requirement
  • • Applies to: Texas, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, and most others

California (strictest rules)

  • • OT at 1.5× after 8 hours in a day
  • • OT at 2× after 12 hours in a day
  • • OT at 1.5× on the 7th consecutive day (first 8 hours)
  • • OT at 2× on the 7th consecutive day (after 8 hours)

Nevada

  • • OT at 1.5× after 8 hours/day OR 40 hours/week (whichever is greater)
  • • Daily OT applies only to employees earning below 1.5× minimum wage

Alaska

  • • OT at 1.5× after 8 hours in a day
  • • OT at 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek
  • • Both daily and weekly thresholds apply

This calculator is for estimation purposes. Consult your state labor board or an employment attorney for definitive payroll compliance guidance.