Time and a Half Calculator
Work out your overtime rate and overtime pay. Enter your hourly wage and hours, and see your time and a half rate, double time rate and total gross pay for the week.
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How to calculate time and a half
Time and a half means each overtime hour is paid at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. Multiply your rate by 1.5 to get the overtime rate, then multiply that by your overtime hours.
Overtime rate = Hourly rate × 1.5
Overtime pay = Overtime rate × Overtime hours
Total pay = (Hourly rate × Regular hours) + Overtime pay
Example: $20 an hour, 45 hours in a week
The first 40 hours are regular time and the last 5 are overtime.
- Overtime rate: $20 × 1.5 = $30 per hour
- Regular pay: $20 × 40 = $800
- Overtime pay: $30 × 5 = $150
- Total for the week: $950 before taxes
A quick way to find time and a half in your head is to take half your rate and add it back on: half of $20 is $10, and $20 + $10 = $30.
Time and a half rates for common hourly wages
| Hourly rate | Time and a half | Double time | Pay for 45 hours* |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 | $570.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $712.50 |
| $16.00 | $24.00 | $32.00 | $760.00 |
| $17.00 | $25.50 | $34.00 | $807.50 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 | $855.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $950.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 | $1,045.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $1,187.50 |
| $28.00 | $42.00 | $56.00 | $1,330.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $1,425.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 | $1,662.50 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $1,900.00 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 | $2,375.00 |
*40 regular hours plus 5 hours at time and a half, before taxes.
When do you get overtime?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered non-exempt employees must be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. A few points that often cause confusion:
- It is per workweek. Federal overtime is based on hours in a single fixed 7-day workweek. Hours are not averaged across two weeks, even if you are paid biweekly.
- Not everyone qualifies. Many salaried employees in executive, administrative and professional roles are exempt from overtime. Check your job’s classification with your employer.
- Some states go further. California, for example, also requires daily overtime: time and a half after 8 hours in a workday and double time after 12. Your state’s labor department lists its rules.
- Double time is not required by federal law. It comes from state law, a union contract or company policy, often for holidays or very long shifts.
- Paid time off usually doesn’t count. Under the FLSA, overtime is based on hours actually worked, so holiday or vacation hours generally don’t push you over 40 unless your employer’s policy says otherwise.
Time and a half vs. double time
Time and a half pays 1.5 times your normal rate and double time pays 2 times it. At $20 an hour, that is $30 versus $40 for each overtime hour. If some of your overtime is paid at each rate, run the calculator once for each and add the overtime pay together.
Accuracy and limitations
- Results are gross pay, before income tax, Social Security, Medicare and deductions.
- If you earn bonuses, commissions or shift differentials, your legal overtime rate can be higher, because it is based on your “regular rate of pay,” which includes some of that extra pay. This calculator uses the hourly rate you enter.
- It does not decide whether you are owed overtime. That depends on your job classification and your state.
For general information only; not legal, tax or financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half for $15 an hour?
$15 × 1.5 = $22.50 per overtime hour.
What is time and a half for $25 an hour?
$25 × 1.5 = $37.50 per overtime hour. Double time would be $50.
Do salaried employees get time and a half?
Only if they are non-exempt. Being paid a salary alone does not make someone exempt; the job duties and salary level both matter under the FLSA.
Is overtime taxed more?
Overtime is taxed as ordinary income. Larger paychecks can have more tax withheld, which can make it look taxed at a higher rate, but the extra withholding is reconciled when you file your return.
Does the calculator save what I type?
No. The math runs in your browser and the numbers you type are not sent to our server or stored.
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About this calculator. Built and maintained by Mubarak Hussain. Overtime rules are summarized from the U.S. Department of Labor’s guidance on the Fair Labor Standards Act and state labor departments. Last reviewed October 2026.
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