About OvertimePayRate.com
We build deterministic, state-law-aware calculation software to help U.S. workers, employers, and payroll professionals navigate complex federal and state wage orders with complete mathematical transparency.
Why Standard Overtime Calculators Fall Short
Most online overtime calculators rely solely on the federal 40-hour weekly standard established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 1938. While this baseline applies nationwide, multiple states have enacted protective wage orders that mandate daily overtime, double-time thresholds, wage-dependent qualifications, and industry-specific work limits.
Daily Overtime Rules
California (Labor Code § 510), Colorado (COMPS Order #40), and Alaska (AS § 23.10.060) require premium pay after 8 or 12 hours in a single workday.
Wage-Dependent & Industry Rules
Nevada (NRS § 608.018) qualifies workers based on hourly wage tiers, and Oregon (ORS § 652.020) provides 10-hour daily thresholds for manufacturing and mills.
Our Core Architecture Principles
1. Deterministic Calculation Engine
Calculations are executed purely via transparent, deterministic TypeScript rule engines. We do not use probabilistic models or AI generation for legal calculations. Every dollar calculated maps directly to an itemized breakdown.
2. Primary Official Government Provenance
Every statutory rule references an official government source (such as state labor departments or legislative statutes). Our automated source validator routinely audits these URLs for uptime, official domain ownership, and content integrity.
3. Coverage Transparency & Honesty
Where a state does not have dedicated daily or industry rules implemented in our engine, we explicitly disclose the use of the federal FLSA baseline rather than making misleading claims of comprehensive state-specific coverage.
Non-Affiliation Notice
OvertimePayRate.com is an independent informational utility. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the United States Department of Labor (DOL), any state labor commission, or any government agency.
All calculations provided by this website are estimates intended solely for educational and informational purposes. This tool does not provide legal, accounting, tax, or human resources advice.