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Overtime Calculator for Security — 2026

Security guards and officers are non-exempt under FLSA. Rotating and extended shifts frequently result in OT. Some states require premium rates above 1.5×.

Regular Hourly Rate ($)

Regular Hours/Week

Overtime Hours/Week

Weeks Working OT per Year

Apply No-Tax-on-Overtime deduction — For tax years 2025–2028, eligible workers can deduct the overtime premium (the extra half-time pay), up to $12,500 a year ($25,000 joint), per IRS. This estimate does not model the phase-out above $150,000 of modified AGI ($300,000 joint). Social Security and Medicare still apply.

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