Time and a Half Calculator
Work out your overtime pay in seconds. Enter your hourly rate and overtime hours to see your time-and-a-half rate (1.5×), the extra pay it earns, and your full-week total. Switch to double time (2×) or a custom multiplier anytime.
Time and a half means 1.5× your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. At $20/hr × 1.5 = $30/hr for overtime — so 10 overtime hours pay $300. Add 40 regular hours at $20 ($800) and your week totals $1,100.
Enter your numbers
New to this? Leave the defaults — they're realistic — and just change your hourly rate and overtime hours. Results update as you type.
How to use it
- Enter your regular hourly rate — your normal pay per hour before any overtime.
- Enter your overtime hours — the hours paid at the overtime multiplier (usually anything over 40 in the workweek).
- Pick the multiplier — 1.5× for time and a half, or 2× for double time if your state, contract or employer applies it.
- Set your regular hours (default 40) to see a full-week total combining regular and overtime pay.
The headline figure is your overtime pay — the extra money your overtime hours earn. The tiles break out the overtime hourly rate, your regular pay, the combined total and your total hours.
How time and a half works
Time and a half means you're paid 1.5 times your normal hourly rate for overtime hours. If you earn $20 an hour, each overtime hour is worth $30 — your regular $20 plus a 50% premium of $10. It's the most common overtime rate in the United States.
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most non-exempt employees must be paid at least time and a half for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. The federal threshold is weekly, not daily — so under federal law, working a 10-hour day doesn't trigger overtime on its own, as long as your weekly total stays at or under 40. Overtime kicks in only once you cross 40 hours for the week.
"Non-exempt" generally means hourly workers and salaried workers below certain pay and duty thresholds; many salaried, professional, executive and administrative roles are "exempt" and aren't owed overtime. Whether you qualify depends on your job duties and pay, not just your job title.
Rules vary by state. Some states are more generous than the federal floor. California, for example, requires overtime after 8 hours in a single day and double time after 12; a few states have daily overtime or rules for the seventh consecutive workday. When state and federal law differ, the rule that benefits the employee applies. Always check your own state's labor department for the specifics.
The formula & how we calculate it
Worked example (the defaults above):
- Regular rate = $20.00/hr, multiplier = 1.5×.
- Overtime rate = $20 × 1.5 = $30.00/hr.
- Overtime pay = $30 × 10 overtime hours = $300.00.
- Regular pay = $20 × 40 hours = $800.00.
- Total pay for the week = $800 + $300 = $1,100.00 across 50 hours.
Switch the multiplier to 2× and the same 10 overtime hours pay $40 × 10 = $400, lifting the week to $1,200.
Time and a half by hourly rate
Quick reference for the time-and-a-half (1.5×) and double-time (2×) rates at common hourly wages:
| Regular rate | Time and a half (1.5×) | Double time (2×) |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $15.00/hr | $20.00/hr |
| $12.00 | $18.00/hr | $24.00/hr |
| $13.50 | $20.25/hr | $27.00/hr |
| $15.00 | $22.50/hr | $30.00/hr |
| $15.50 | $23.25/hr | $31.00/hr |
| $16.50 | $24.75/hr | $33.00/hr |
| $17.00 | $25.50/hr | $34.00/hr |
| $18.00 | $27.00/hr | $36.00/hr |
| $18.50 | $27.75/hr | $37.00/hr |
| $19.00 | $28.50/hr | $38.00/hr |
| $20.00 | $30.00/hr | $40.00/hr |
| $21.50 | $32.25/hr | $43.00/hr |
| $25.00 | $37.50/hr | $50.00/hr |
| $30.00 | $45.00/hr | $60.00/hr |
Multiply the overtime rate by your overtime hours to get the extra pay — or enter your own numbers in the calculator above. A few contracts also pay double time and a half (2.5×) for holidays; set the custom multiplier to see it.
Glossary
- Time and a half
- An overtime rate equal to 1.5× your regular hourly pay — your normal rate plus a 50% premium.
- Double time
- An overtime rate of 2× your regular hourly pay. Not required federally; usually set by state law, a union contract or company policy.
- FLSA
- The federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which sets the national rules for minimum wage and overtime, including time-and-a-half pay over 40 hours a week.
- Non-exempt employee
- A worker who is entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA, based on pay level and job duties — most hourly workers are non-exempt.
- Workweek
- A fixed, recurring period of 168 hours (seven consecutive 24-hour days) that an employer uses to measure overtime. It doesn't have to match the calendar week.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate time and a half?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get the time-and-a-half rate, then multiply that rate by your overtime hours. At $20 an hour, your time-and-a-half rate is $20 × 1.5 = $30 an hour. Work 10 overtime hours and you earn $30 × 10 = $300 in overtime pay, on top of your regular wages.
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
Time and a half for $20 an hour is $30 an hour ($20 × 1.5). For reference: $15/hr becomes $22.50, $18/hr becomes $27, $25/hr becomes $37.50 and $30/hr becomes $45. Multiply the overtime rate by your overtime hours to find the extra pay.
When does overtime kick in?
Under the federal FLSA, non-exempt employees earn time and a half for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. The federal rule is weekly, not daily, so long days don't trigger overtime on their own as long as the week stays at or under 40 hours. Some states add daily overtime rules — California requires it after 8 hours in a day — so check your state's law.
Is overtime taxed more than regular pay?
No — overtime is taxed at the same rates as the rest of your income; there's no special, higher overtime tax. A bigger paycheck can have more withheld, and the extra income may push part of your earnings into a higher marginal bracket, which can make it feel like more. But only the dollars above each bracket threshold are taxed at the higher rate, and any over-withholding is settled when you file your return.
What is double time and how is it different?
Double time pays 2× your regular hourly rate instead of 1.5×. Federal law doesn't require it — it usually comes from state law, a union contract or company policy (for example, hours beyond 12 in a day in California, or certain holidays). At $20 an hour, double time is $40 an hour. Switch the multiplier to 2× above to see it.