Time and a Half Calculator
Enter your hourly rate to see your time and a half (1.5x) overtime rate, plus your overtime pay and total gross pay for the week.
Enter your regular hourly rate to see your time and a half rate. Add your hours to calculate overtime pay and total gross pay for the week.
Your Time and a Half Rate
$30.00/hr
$20.00 x 1.5
Regular Pay
$800.00
40 hrs at $20.00
Overtime Pay
$150.00
5 hrs at $30.00
Total Gross Pay
$950.00
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Track it automatically →How Time and a Half Is Calculated
Time and a half means an employee earns 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for overtime hours. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this rate applies to all hours a non-exempt employee works beyond 40 in a workweek.
The Time and a Half Formula
Time and a Half Rate = Regular Hourly Rate x 1.5
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours x Time and a Half Rate
Total Gross Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Example: An employee earning $18/hr works 46 hours in a week. Their time and a half rate is $27/hr. They earn $720 regular pay (40 x $18) + $162 overtime pay (6 x $27) = $882 total.
For more complex situations — daily overtime rules, double-time, or multiple pay rates — use our full overtime calculator.
Common Time and a Half Rates
Quick reference for common hourly wages and their time and a half equivalents:
| Regular Rate | Time and a Half (1.5x) | Extra Pay 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 Does Time and a Half Apply?
Over 40 hours in a workweek (federal)
The FLSA requires time and a half for every hour a non-exempt employee works past 40 in a defined workweek. The workweek is any fixed, recurring 168-hour period — it does not have to match the calendar week.
Daily overtime (some states)
California requires time and a half after 8 hours in a single workday, and Alaska, Nevada, and Colorado have their own daily rules. See our state-by-state overtime guide.
Holidays and weekends — usually not required
A common misconception: no federal law requires premium pay for working a holiday, Saturday, or Sunday. Holiday time and a half is a company policy or contract benefit unless those hours push the week past 40.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
Time and a half for $20 an hour is $30 an hour. Multiply the regular rate by 1.5: $20 x 1.5 = $30. An employee earning $20/hour who works 5 overtime hours earns an extra $150 ($30 x 5) on top of their regular pay.
When is time and a half required?
Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must be paid time and a half for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states go further — California, for example, requires time and a half after 8 hours in a single day and double-time after 12.
Do employers have to pay time and a half on holidays?
No federal law requires time and a half for working holidays or weekends. Holiday premium pay is a company policy or union contract benefit, not an FLSA requirement. Overtime only applies when total hours exceed 40 in the workweek, regardless of which days were worked.
How do I calculate time and a half for salaried employees?
First convert the salary to an hourly rate: divide the weekly salary by 40 (or the hours the salary is intended to cover). Then multiply that rate by 1.5 for overtime hours. Note that only non-exempt salaried employees — generally those below the FLSA salary threshold — are entitled to overtime.
What is the difference between time and a half and double time?
Time and a half pays 1.5x the regular rate; double time pays 2x. Federal law only requires time and a half. Double time is required in limited cases — such as California, where hours over 12 in a day are paid at 2x — or offered voluntarily by employers.
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