Overtime Pay for $20 an Hour
Regular Rate
$20/hr
Time-and-a-Half
$30/hr
Double Time
$40/hr
$20/Hour Overtime Breakdown
If you earn $20 per hour, your time-and-a-half overtime rate is $30 per hour. Here's how your weekly earnings look with different amounts of overtime:
| Weekly Hours | OT Hours | Regular Pay | OT Pay | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 0 | $800 | $0 | $800 |
| 45 | 5 | $800 | $150 | $950 |
| 50 | 10 | $800 | $300 | $1,100 |
| 55 | 15 | $800 | $450 | $1,250 |
| 60 | 20 | $800 | $600 | $1,400 |
Annual Impact of Overtime at $20/hr
Working a consistent 45-hour week at $20/hr earns $49,400/year compared to $41,600 at 40 hours—an extra $7,800 annually. At 50 hours/week, you'd earn $57,200/year, a $15,600 boost over a standard schedule.
Overtime Math
Time-and-a-half: $20 × 1.5 = $30/hour
Double time: $20 × 2.0 = $40/hour
Frequently Asked Questions
What is time-and-a-half for $20 an hour?\u25BE
$20 × 1.5 = $30 per hour. This is the standard overtime rate for someone making $20/hour under FLSA rules.
How much overtime pay for 10 extra hours at $20/hr?\u25BE
10 overtime hours × $30/hr = $300 in overtime pay. Plus 40 regular hours × $20 = $800. Total: $1,100 for the week.
What is double time for $20 an hour?\u25BE
$20 × 2 = $40 per hour. Double time applies in states like California after 12 hours in a single day.