What This Calculator Does
This calculator estimates weekly gross pay for hourly employees in Georgia, United States. Georgia does not have its own overtime statute, so overtime is governed by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5× their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. There is no daily overtime requirement.
How to Use It
Enter your hourly pay rate and the total number of hours you worked in one workweek. The calculator splits your hours into regular hours (the first 40) and overtime hours (anything above 40), applies the time-and-a-half multiplier to the overtime portion, and returns your total gross pay before taxes and deductions.
The Formula Explained
Regular pay equals your rate times up to 40 hours. Overtime pay equals any hours beyond 40 times 1.5 times your rate. Adding them gives total gross pay:
$$\text{Pay} = (\min(\text{hours},\,40) \times \text{rate}) + (\max(\text{hours} - 40,\,0) \times 1.5 \times \text{rate})$$
Worked Example
Suppose you earn $20/hour and work 50 hours in a week. Regular pay = \(40 \times \$20 = \$800\). Overtime = \(10 \times 1.5 \times \$20 = \$300\). Total gross pay = \(\$800 + \$300 = \$1{,}100\):
$$\text{Total} = (40 \times \$20) + (10 \times 1.5 \times \$20) = \$800 + \$300 = \$1{,}100$$
FAQ
Does Georgia have daily overtime? No. The FLSA only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek, not after 8 hours in a day.
Are salaried employees eligible? Only non-exempt employees qualify for overtime. Many salaried workers are exempt based on duties and salary level, so check your classification.
Does this include taxes? No. This estimate is gross pay before income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and other deductions.
