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Time and a half calculator
Free time and a half calculator for US hourly workers — time and a half means pay at 1.5× your regular hourly rate for qualifying overtime hours. Enter your rate to see your 1.5× overtime rate instantly, then add regular and overtime hours for gross weekly pay. For take-home after federal, state, and FICA, use our overtime calculator with taxes.
How this time and a half calculator works
Enter your regular hourly rate, regular hours, and overtime hours for the week. The calculator shows your time-and-a-half rate (1.5×), then breaks down regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay.
This tool focuses on gross FLSA math — not paycheck withholding. For net pay, state taxes, and the 2026 qualified overtime deduction preview, use the overtime pay calculator. To log clock-in times first, try the time card calculator.
Enter your regular hourly rate
Use your straight-time wage before overtime — for example $20 per hour.
See your 1.5× overtime rate
The calculator multiplies your rate by 1.5. At $20/hour, your time-and-a-half rate is $30/hour.
Add hours and read gross pay
Enter regular hours (often 40) and overtime hours. Overtime pay = OT hours × 1.5× rate. Total gross = regular pay + overtime pay.
Worked example: $20/hour × 5 overtime hours
Regular pay (40 h × $20) = $800. Overtime (5 h × $30) = $150. Total gross $950 for the week before taxes.
What is time and a half?
Time and a half is premium pay at 1.5 times your regular hourly wage for each overtime hour — the standard federal minimum for most non-exempt US workers under the FLSA.
It is not the same as your base pay: you still earn your regular rate for straight-time hours, then 1.5× that rate for each overtime hour. Example: $20/hour regular → $30/hour time and a half.
Time and a half vs overtime:Overtime is the legal category (hours beyond the weekly threshold). Time and a half is the pay rate (1.5×) employers must use for most federal overtime hours — not double time unless state law or policy requires it.
Time and a half formula
Time and a half rate = regular hourly rate × 1.5
Overtime pay = overtime hours × time-and-a-half rate
Total gross pay = (regular hours × regular rate) + overtime pay
Example: $20/hour with 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours → OT rate $30/hour, overtime pay $150, total gross $950. At $18/hour with 6 overtime hours: OT rate $27/hour, overtime pay $162, plus $720 regular pay = $882 gross.
Common time and a half rates
Quick reference for common hourly wages and their 1.5× overtime equivalents:
| Regular rate | Time and a half (1.5×) | Extra per OT hour |
|---|---|---|
| $12.00/hr | $18.00/hr | $6.00/hr |
| $15.00/hr | $22.50/hr | $7.50/hr |
| $16.00/hr | $24.00/hr | $8.00/hr |
| $18.00/hr | $27.00/hr | $9.00/hr |
| $20.00/hr | $30.00/hr | $10.00/hr |
| $22.00/hr | $33.00/hr | $11.00/hr |
| $25.00/hr | $37.50/hr | $12.50/hr |
| $30.00/hr | $45.00/hr | $15.00/hr |
| $35.00/hr | $52.50/hr | $17.50/hr |
| $40.00/hr | $60.00/hr | $20.00/hr |
When is time and a half required?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most non-exempt employees must receive at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The workweek is any fixed 168-hour period your employer defines — not necessarily Monday–Sunday. See the U.S. Department of Labor overtime guidance for official rules.
Daily overtime (state law): California requires time and a half after 8 hours in a day (and double time after 12). Alaska, Nevada, and Colorado also have daily overtime rules that can differ from the federal weekly default. This calculator uses the federal weekly 40-hour model — confirm your state with your employer or payroll provider.
Holiday and weekend pay: No federal law requires premium pay for working holidays or weekends unless those hours push the week past 40. Many employers offer holiday time and a half as policy — if yours does, multiply holiday OT hours by your 1.5× rate the same way as weekly overtime.
Time and a half for salaried employees
For non-exempt salaried workers, convert salary to an hourly rate first: divide weekly salary by the hours the salary covers (often 40). Then multiply that hourly rate by 1.5 for overtime hours.
Example: $52,000/year ÷ 52 weeks = $1,000/week ÷ 40 hours = $25/hour regular rate → $37.50/hour at time and a half. Use our salary to hourly calculator for annual ↔ hourly conversions.
Time and a half vs double time
Time and a half pays 1.5× your regular rate. Double time pays 2×. Federal law requires at least time and a half for standard weekly overtime — not double time.
California requires double time in limited cases (for example hours over 12 in a workday). Union contracts or employer policies may offer double time on holidays. Change the multiplier in the calculator’s advanced settings if your rate differs from 1.5×.
Need take-home pay after taxes?
This page shows gross time-and-a-half math only. For federal withholding, state income tax, FICA, and optional 2026 qualified overtime deduction estimates, use the overtime calculator with taxes.
For a full paycheck with W-4 fields and pay-stub export, try the paycheck calculator.
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Frequently asked questions about this time and a half calculator
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly wage for each qualifying overtime hour — for example $20/hour regular pay becomes $30/hour time and a half.
What is time and a half for $15 an hour?
Time and a half for $15/hour is $22.50/hour ($15 × 1.5). Five overtime hours earn $112.50 in OT pay on top of regular wages.
What is time and a half for $18 an hour?
Time and a half for $18/hour is $27/hour ($18 × 1.5). Six overtime hours earn $162 in OT pay on top of regular wages.
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
Time and a half for $20/hour is $30/hour. Five overtime hours = $150 OT pay; eight hours = $240 — plus regular pay for non-OT hours.
What is time and a half for $25 an hour?
Time and a half for $25/hour is $37.50/hour. Eight overtime hours = $300 OT pay before regular wages.
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get the overtime rate. Then multiply overtime hours by that rate. Add regular pay (regular hours × regular rate) for total gross.
What is 1.5 times the hourly rate?
1.5× the hourly rate is the federal default for time-and-a-half overtime. At $20/hour, 1.5× = $30/hour for each overtime hour worked.
Is time and a half the same as overtime?
Related but not identical. Overtime is hours worked beyond the legal threshold (usually 40 per workweek). Time and a half is the pay rate (1.5×) used for most federal overtime hours — not every overtime hour pays double time.
Who is eligible for time and a half pay?
Most non-exempt hourly and salaried employees covered by the FLSA must receive at least time and a half for hours over 40 per workweek. Exempt salaried roles, some industries, and independent contractors often follow different rules — confirm status with your employer.
When is time and a half required?
Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees generally must receive time and a half for hours over 40 per workweek. Some states add daily overtime rules.
Do employers have to pay time and a half on holidays?
No federal requirement for holiday premium pay. Holiday time and a half is usually employer policy. If your employer pays 1.5× on holidays, multiply holiday hours by your time-and-a-half rate (regular rate × 1.5) and add regular pay for non-holiday hours in the same week.
Federal overtime still applies when total hours exceed 40 in the workweek, even if some hours were on a holiday.
How do I calculate time and a half for salaried employees?
Convert salary to an hourly rate (weekly salary ÷ hours covered, often 40), then multiply by 1.5 for overtime hours. Only non-exempt salaried employees are entitled to FLSA overtime.
What is the difference between time and a half and double time?
Time and a half is 1.5× your regular rate. Double time is 2×. Federal weekly overtime minimum is 1.5×; double time applies in limited state or contract situations.
How do I calculate time and a half with taxes?
Calculate gross time-and-a-half pay here first. For take-home after federal, state, and FICA, use the overtime calculator with taxes.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No. Estimates use federal FLSA weekly overtime defaults. Exempt status, state daily OT, and employer policies vary. Confirm with your employer or counsel.