Earnings & Supplemental Tax Blueprint

Overtime & Bonus Pay Calculator

Accurately calculate your overtime pay calculator rate under FLSA 1.5x and 2.0x standards, or use our bonus tax calculator to forecast net take-home pay after statutory supplemental tax rate withholdings.

Overtime Parameters

Enter your base regular pay and weekly overtime hours to calculate your rate.

Base Regular Hourly Wage ($/hr) Standard straight-time rate

Regular Hours Worked / Week Standard: 40 hrs

hrs

20 hrs 40 hrs (FLSA) 50 hrs

Overtime Hours Worked / Week Hours over 40

OT hrs

0 hrs 10 hrs 20 hrs 30 hrs

Overtime Pay Rate Multiplier

Pay Period Cycle

Estimated Tax Withholding (%) 22%

Total Calculated Gross Pay

$1,650.00 / week

OT Rate: $45.00/hr (1.5x multiplier) FLSA Compliant

Regular Pay

$1,200.00

40 hrs @ $30.00/hr

Overtime Pay

$450.00

10 OT hrs @ $45.00/hr

Annual Extra OT Earnings

+$23,400

52 weeks of recurring OT

Estimated Take-Home

$1,287.00

Est. after 22% tax deductions

Bonus Tax Parameters

Model IRS supplemental wage tax withholding, state taxes, and FICA deductions.

Gross Bonus Amount ($) Pre-tax supplemental wage

Federal Withholding Method

The IRS statutory standard for supplemental wages under $1M is a flat 22%.

Estimated Marginal Tax Bracket (%) Aggregate withholding rate

State Tax Withholding Estimate (%) Avg US state: 4% - 6%

FICA Statutory Payroll Taxes: 7.65% Total

Social Security (6.20%) + Medicare (1.45%)

Estimated Net Take-Home Bonus

$3,267.50 (65.4% retained)

Total Taxes Withheld: $1,732.50 Effective Tax Rate: 34.65%

Withholding Breakdown

Net Pay: $3,267.50

Fed (22%): $1,100.00

State (5%): $250.00

FICA (7.65%): $382.50

Deduction Item	Withheld Amount
Gross Bonus Amount	$5,000.00
Federal Supplemental Withholding	-$1,100.00 (22.0%)
State Income Tax Withholding	-$250.00 (5.0%)
FICA Social Security Tax	-$310.00 (6.20%)
FICA Medicare Tax	-$72.50 (1.45%)
Total Taxes Withheld	-$1,732.50 (34.65%)
Net Bonus Check	$3,267.50

Important Tax Distinction: Bonus withholding is an estimated advance payment toward your annual tax liability. Because withholding occurs at a flat rate, you are not permanently taxed at a higher bracket. Any excess taxes withheld will be returned to you as a refund when filing your annual IRS tax return.

Compensation & Tax Guidelines

Overtime & Bonus Pay FAQ

Understand FLSA overtime rules, statutory supplemental withholding, and how double-time applies.

What is the FLSA standard for overtime pay in the US?

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for all hours worked exceeding 40 in a single workweek at a rate of not less than one and one-half times (1.5x) their regular rate of pay. The FLSA does not require overtime pay for work on weekends, holidays, or regular days of rest unless total hours worked exceed 40 for that workweek.

Why are bonuses taxed higher than regular pay?

Bonuses are classified by the IRS as 'supplemental wages' and are subject to different payroll withholding rules. Employers typically withhold a flat statutory 22% for federal income tax (or use the aggregate method, which calculates tax as if your higher paycheck were your regular ongoing rate, pushing withholding into a higher marginal bracket). However, your true tax liability is reconciled when you file your annual tax return; if too much was withheld from your bonus, you receive the difference back as a tax refund.

Does double-time apply automatically on weekends or holidays?

Under federal FLSA law, double-time pay (2.0x regular rate) is not legally required for weekends, nights, or holidays. However, certain state laws (such as California Labor Code, which mandates double-time for hours worked beyond 12 in a single day or beyond 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek) or collective bargaining union agreements specifically mandate double-time compensation.