Time and a Half Calculator
Calculate your overtime pay rate, overtime earnings, and total weekly pay.
Time and a Half Pay
Time and a half means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most hourly workers in the US are entitled to time and a half for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. This calculator shows your overtime rate, overtime earnings, and total weekly pay.
The formula is: Overtime Rate = Hourly Rate x 1.5. Overtime Pay = Overtime Rate x Overtime Hours. Total Pay = (Regular Rate x Regular Hours) + Overtime Pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is time and a half?
Time and a half is an overtime pay rate equal to 1.5 times your normal hourly wage. If you normally earn $20 per hour, your time and a half rate is $30 per hour. It is the standard overtime rate required by federal law for eligible workers who exceed 40 hours in a workweek.
When does time and a half apply?
Under federal law (FLSA), time and a half applies to non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek. Some states have additional rules, such as daily overtime after 8 hours. Salaried employees classified as exempt (managers, professionals) may not be eligible for overtime pay.
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get your overtime rate. Then multiply the overtime rate by the number of overtime hours worked. Add your regular pay (regular rate times regular hours) to get your total weekly earnings.
What is double time?
Double time means earning twice your regular hourly rate, or 2x instead of 1.5x. It is not required by federal law but some states (like California) mandate double time for hours worked beyond 12 in a single day. Some employers also offer double time on holidays as a benefit.