Originally Posted by Unregistered123456

You need to include the calculation of overtime, so the math equation should look like this for a year (52 weeks) assuming you are working 2,600 hours during that time period:

regular pay: 40 hours x 52 weeks = 2,080 hours

overtime pay: 2,600 hours - 2,080 hours = 520 hours

2080(x) + 520 * 1.5(x) = $30,000

$10.49/hour