Time and a Half Calculator
This free overtime calculator — your time and a half calculator — turns an hourly rate into the overtime rate (1.5×), double time (2×) and triple time (3×), and shows exactly how much overtime pay and weekly pay you earn. Use it as a quick OT calculator for any rate or shift. Built for hourly employees checking “how much will I make?”, small business owners estimating overtime cost, and freelancers billing overtime work, it follows FLSA rules with round-at-the-end precision.
Supports comma separators (1,000) and decimals (16.50, 7.25).
Decimal hours only — 3.5 = 3 hours 30 minutes.
Default 40 (FLSA) — adjust if your state or contract differs.
1.5× standard (FLSA) — 2× double time — 3× triple time.
Click a rate to fill the hourly rate field.
Time and a Half Calculator — Guide
Calculate your overtime rate & pay
- Enter your hourly rate — try the quick rates $15, $20 or $25
- Leave overtime hours empty if you worked none, or enter 3.5 for 3 hours 30 minutes
- Read the Time and a Half Rate and your Overtime Pay instantly
Estimate your full weekly pay
- Regular weekly hours default to 40 (the FLSA threshold) — adjust if needed
- Switch the pay multiplier between 1.5×, 2× and 3×
- Total Weekly Pay shows your regular pay plus overtime
The formula is simple: overtime rate = hourly rate × 1.5, then overtime pay = overtime rate × overtime hours. Everything runs locally in your browser — your pay data never leaves your device.
How to Use
1. Enter your rate
Type your hourly rate — for example 20 — or click a quick rate ($15, $20 or $25). Commas are fine: 1,000 is read as 1,000.
2. Add overtime hours
Leave empty for no overtime, or enter decimal hours: 3.5 means 3 hours 30 minutes. Regular weekly hours default to 40 (FLSA) and are editable.
3. Read the results
The 1.5×, 2× and 3× rates are always visible; Overtime Pay, Regular Pay and Total Weekly Pay update instantly. Switch multipliers with the buttons — results recalculate immediately.
How to Calculate Time and a Half — Step by Step
To determine time and a half for any rate, work out rate × 1.5 first — then multiply by the overtime hours. Using $20/hour with 10 overtime hours as an example:
- Overtime rate: $20 × 1.5 = $30.00/hr
- Overtime income: $30.00 × 10 = $300.00
- Regular pay: $20 × 40 = $800.00
- Weekly total: $800.00 + $300.00 = $1,100.00
Worked Examples
| Example | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Standard overtime: $20/hr × 5 OT | 20 × 1.5 × 5 | $150.00 OT |
| Weekly pay: $15/hr, 40 + 5 OT | 15 × 40 + 15 × 1.5 × 5 | $712.50 |
| Odd overtime: $20/hr × 3.5 OT | 30 × 3.5 | $105.00 (3.5h = 3h30m) |
| Double time: $20/hr × 2× × 10 OT | 40 × 10 | $400.00 (CA 12h+ scenario) |
| Federal minimum: $7.25/hr, 40 + 5 OT | 40 × 7.25 + 5 × 10.875 | $344.38 (round at the end) |
| Salaried: $52,000/year → 5 OT | 52,000 ÷ 52 ÷ 40 = 25 → 25 × 1.5 × 5 | $187.50 |
Worked 50 hours this week? Your overtime hours = 50 − 40 = 10 (per the FLSA 40-hour threshold). States with daily overtime rules, such as California, may require splitting by day instead — check your state rules.
Common mistake — rounding too early: time and a half for $7.25 is $10.875 (shown as $10.88), so 5 overtime hours should be $54.375 → $54.38, not $10.88 × 5 = $54.40. Total the full amount first, then round once at the end.
Real-World Examples
| Scenario | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Retail associate: $15/hr, holiday week 40+5 OT | 600 + 112.50 | $712.50 |
| Restaurant cook: $20/hr, weekend doubles 40+10 OT | 800 + 300 | $1,100.00 |
| Freelancer: client project overran 3.5h @ $20/hr 1.5× | 30 × 3.5 | $105.00 |
| Construction worker: $25/hr, 48h week (40+8 OT) | 1000 + 300 | $1,300.00 |
Time and a Half Rate Chart
Rates from the federal minimum ($7.25) to $50/hour — time and a half (1.5×) and double time (2×) side by side. Displayed values are rounded to 2 decimals; calculations keep full precision.
| Hourly Rate | Time and a Half (1.5×) | Double Time (2×) |
|---|---|---|
| $7.25 (federal minimum) | $10.88 | $14.50 |
| $8.00 | $12.00 | $16.00 |
| $9.00 | $13.50 | $18.00 |
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| $11.00 | $16.50 | $22.00 |
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 |
| $13.00 | $19.50 | $26.00 |
| $14.00 | $21.00 | $28.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
| $16.00 | $24.00 | $32.00 |
| $16.50 | $24.75 | $33.00 |
| $17.00 | $25.50 | $34.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 |
| $18.50 | $27.75 | $37.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| $21.00 | $31.50 | $42.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 |
Example reads: “time and a half for $20 an hour” = $30.00/hr, “double time for $18” = $36.00/hr. Print-friendly — the chart prints with the interactive controls hidden.
Common Overtime Scenarios — Total Weekly Pay
Full-week totals: (hours worked − OT hours) × rate + OT hours × rate × 1.5. For $15/hour at 45 hours: 40 × $15 + 5 × $22.50 = $712.50.
| Hourly Rate | Hours Worked | OT Hours | OT Rate (1.5×) | Total Weekly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | 45 | 5 | $15.00 | $475.00 |
| $15.00 | 45 | 5 | $22.50 | $712.50 |
| $20.00 | 50 | 10 | $30.00 | $1,100.00 |
| $25.00 | 48 | 8 | $37.50 | $1,300.00 |
| $30.00 | 50 | 10 | $45.00 | $1,650.00 |
| $40.00 | 50 | 10 | $60.00 | $2,200.00 |
Time and a Half for Salaried Employees
Convert the annual salary to an hourly rate first: hourly rate = annual salary ÷ 52 weeks ÷ 40 hours, then multiply by 1.5.Example: $26,000/year → $12.50/hr → time and a half = $18.75/hr. For $52,000/year: $25.00/hr → $37.50/hr.⚠️ Exempt employees usually do not qualify for 1.5× overtime under the FLSA — check your classification before assuming eligibility (see the comparison below).
What Is Time and a Half?
Time and a half is 1.5× your regular hourly rate — the minimum overtime rate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA, 1938) requires for non-exempt employees working more than 40 hours in a week. “Pay and a half” means exactly the same thing.Example: at $20/hour, time and a half = $30.00/hr.
Who Uses It?
- Hourly employees — checking how much overtime work will pay
- Small business owners & employers — estimating overtime cost before approving it
- HR & payroll staff — verifying weekly pay calculations
- Freelancers — billing overtime work at 1.5×/2× rates
- Students & job seekers — comparing job offers that include overtime
Exempt vs. Non-exempt
| Dimension | Non-exempt (1.5× applies) | Exempt (no overtime pay) |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Covered by FLSA overtime rules | Exempt from FLSA overtime rules |
| Typical pay | Hourly, below the salary threshold | Salary at or above the threshold |
| Overtime | 1.5× for hours beyond 40/week | Usually none (set salary covers all hours) |
| Typical roles | Retail, food service, construction, clerical | Executive, administrative, professional (EAP) |
Salary threshold: $1,128/week ($58,656/year) as of 2025 — adjusted every three years starting July 2027. Hourly workers below the threshold are typically non-exempt.
The 168-Hour Workweek Rule
Employers may set any fixed 168-hour period as the workweek — hours cannot be averaged across weeks to avoid overtime. The 40-hour threshold applies per workweek, not per pay period.
Holiday Pay Rules
Federal law does not require 1.5× for working on holidays — it depends on employer policy, state law or collective agreement. Holiday work is often paid at 1.5× or 2× as company policy. Once you know the multiplier, use the calculator buttons: $20/hr × 2× = $40.00/hr, or × 1.5× = $30.00/hr.
| Federal Holiday | Time and a Half? |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Only if your employer policy, state law or contract says so |
| MLK Day | Only if your employer policy, state law or contract says so |
| Washington's Birthday | Only if your employer policy, state law or contract says so |
| Memorial Day | Only if your employer policy, state law or contract says so |
| Juneteenth | Only if your employer policy, state law or contract says so |
| Independence Day | Only if your employer policy, state law or contract says so |
| Labor Day | Only if your employer policy, state law or contract says so |
| Columbus Day | Only if your employer policy, state law or contract says so |
| Veterans Day | Only if your employer policy, state law or contract says so |
| Thanksgiving | Only if your employer policy, state law or contract says so |
| Christmas | Only if your employer policy, state law or contract says so |
The 0.5 Premium Method (FLSA professional standard)
When bonuses or multiple rates are involved, the FLSA method is: total straight-time pay ÷ total hours = average rate, then × 0.5 × overtime hours (the base pay for overtime hours is already in the straight-time total). Example: ($12 × 50) + $100 bonus = $700 → $700 ÷ 50 = $14 average rate → $14 × 0.5 × 10 = $70 premium → $770 total. That is why it is 0.5, not 1.5.
Tips for Accurate Payroll
- Round at the end — total the full amount, then round to 2 decimals once
- Deduct unpaid breaks — subtract break time from hours worked
- Check your state — California: 1.5× after 8 hours/day, 2× after 12, plus a seventh-day rule
- Keep records — retain original time records for audits
Time and a Half Calculator — FAQ
What is time and a half?
Time and a half is 1.5 times your normal hourly rate — the pay rate the FLSA requires for non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a week. If you earn $20 per hour, time and a half is $30 per hour. The 1.5× multiplier applies to every overtime hour beyond your regular 40-hour week.
What does time and a half mean?
Time and a half means one and a half times your normal hourly rate: $20/hour at time and a half is $30.00/hr. It is the standard overtime rate the FLSA guarantees non-exempt employees for hours beyond 40 in a week — "pay and a half" means exactly the same thing. For $15/hour, time and a half means $22.50/hr.
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5, then multiply by the overtime hours: Overtime pay = Hourly rate × 1.5 × Overtime hours. For $20/hour and 10 overtime hours: $20 × 1.5 = $30 per hour, then $30 × 10 = $300 in overtime pay. Add regular pay ($20 × 40 = $800) for a weekly total of $1,100.
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
Time and a half for $20 an hour is $30.00 per hour (20 × 1.5). For comparison: $18/hour = $27.00, $17/hour = $25.50, $15/hour = $22.50, $16.50/hour = $24.75 and $18.50/hour = $27.75. Use the chart above for rates from $7.25 to $50 per hour.
How much is time and a half?
It depends on your hourly rate: time and a half is always your rate multiplied by 1.5. A $7.25/hour minimum-wage worker earns $10.88 per overtime hour, $12/hour earns $18.00, and $25/hour earns $37.50. The quick reference chart above lists 21 rates from the federal minimum to $50/hour.
What is time and a half pay?
Time and a half pay can mean either the overtime rate (rate × 1.5, e.g. $30.00/hr from a $20 rate) or the overtime income (rate × 1.5 × overtime hours, e.g. 10 hours at $30 = $300). This calculator shows both — the rates are always visible and the overtime pay follows the multiplier you select.
What is overtime?
Overtime is the time worked beyond your regular schedule — under the FLSA, beyond 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime pay is the extra compensation for those hours, normally 1.5× your regular rate ("time and a half"). Some states add daily overtime: California pays 1.5× after 8 hours in a day and 2× after 12.
Is overtime time and a half?
Under the FLSA, overtime is usually 1.5× for hours beyond 40 in a week. California and a few other states add daily overtime (1.5× after 8 hours, 2× after 12). "Time and a half on top of overtime" is generally not stacked further — an already-paid overtime hour is not multiplied again unless a contract says otherwise.
How to calculate time and a half for salaried employees?
Convert the salary to an hourly rate first: Hourly rate = Annual salary ÷ 52 weeks ÷ 40 hours. For $52,000/year: $52,000 ÷ 52 = $1,000 per week, ÷ 40 = $25.00/hour, so time and a half is $37.50/hour. Exempt employees usually do not qualify for overtime pay under the FLSA.
What is double time?
Double time is 2× your hourly rate — $20/hour becomes $40/hour. It applies in California for work past 12 hours in a day or the seventh consecutive day, and wherever a contract sets it. "Double time and a half" means 2.5× (e.g. $20 → $50/hour) and is set by contract. Select the 2× or 3× button to compute with these rates.
Is holiday pay time and a half?
Federal law does not require 1.5× pay for working on holidays — it depends on your employer policy, state law or collective agreement. Holiday work is often paid at 1.5× or 2× as a company policy. Once you know the multiplier, use the calculator buttons: $20/hour × 2× = $40.00/hour.
Do I get time and a half on Memorial Day?
Not automatically — federal holidays like Memorial Day do not legally require time and a half unless your employer policy, state law or union contract says so. Many employers do pay holiday premiums (often 1.5× or 2×) for working the holiday. Check your handbook; this is the same rule for Labor Day, Christmas Eve, Veterans Day, Juneteenth and the other federal holidays listed above.
Does this calculator include taxes?
No — all results are gross (pre-tax) amounts. Federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld on top of these figures. Use the gross numbers for budgeting and verify take-home pay with a paycheck or tax estimator.
Is this time and a half calculator free?
Yes, completely free — no sign-up, no limits. All calculations run locally in your browser and no pay data is uploaded anywhere. It works offline once loaded and includes a printable quick reference chart.
What does pay and a half mean?
"Pay and a half" means exactly the same as "time and a half": 1.5× your regular rate. If you earn $20/hour, pay and a half is $30.00/hour. The two phrases are used interchangeably in payroll and employment documents.
How many minutes is an hour and a half?
An hour and a half is 90 minutes (1.5 × 60). Half an hour is 30 minutes. When overtime is recorded in clock time, 1.5 hours = 1 hour 30 minutes — enter it as 1.5 decimal hours in the calculator.
Disclaimer
This tool is for estimation and planning only. Overtime rules vary by state and by employment contract — verify calculations with your employer, payroll provider or an employment attorney.All calculations run locally in your browser; no data is uploaded.
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