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Time and a Half Calculator

See your overtime rate and full weekly pay in seconds. Enter your regular hourly rate, regular hours, and overtime hours — we do the math for you.

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Time-and-a-half rate
$27.75/hour
Regular pay
$740.00
40 hrs × $18.50
Overtime pay
$138.75
5 hrs × $27.75
Total pay
$878.75
45 hours total
Formula: 1.5 × regular hourly rate. Under federal law (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn time-and-a-half for all hours over 40 in a workweek. Some states (e.g., California) apply it to hours over 8 in a day.
Federal FLSA formula
Regular + OT pay breakdown
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How the time-and-a-half calculator works

Three inputs. Four outputs. No signup.

1

Enter hourly rate

Your regular (non-overtime) wage per hour.

2

Enter regular hours

Usually 40 for full-time work in a standard week.

3

Enter overtime hours

Any hours worked above the overtime threshold.

4

See the breakdown

Rate, regular pay, overtime pay, and total weekly pay.

The formula, spelled out

Three equations. Memorize the first one and you’ll be able to do it on paper.

Time-and-a-half rate
rate × 1.5
Your overtime hourly rate.
Overtime pay
(rate × 1.5) × OT hours
Only the OT hours are paid at this rate.
Total weekly pay
regular pay + overtime pay
Add the two pay buckets together.
Worked example
Regular rate $18.50, regular hours 40, overtime hours 5. Time-and-a-half rate = $18.50 × 1.5 = $27.75/hr. Regular pay = $18.50 × 40 = $740.00. Overtime pay = $27.75 × 5 = $138.75. Total pay = $878.75.

Time-and-a-half rate reference

Quick lookup for common hourly rates.

Regular rateTime-and-a-half rateDifference
$10.00/hr$15.00/hr+$5.00/hr
$12.00/hr$18.00/hr+$6.00/hr
$15.00/hr$22.50/hr+$7.50/hr
$18.00/hr$27.00/hr+$9.00/hr
$20.00/hr$30.00/hr+$10.00/hr
$25.00/hr$37.50/hr+$12.50/hr
$30.00/hr$45.00/hr+$15.00/hr
$40.00/hr$60.00/hr+$20.00/hr
$50.00/hr$75.00/hr+$25.00/hr

Who uses this calculator

Anyone who needs a fast, correct answer for “what does my overtime actually pay?”.

Hourly employees

Cross-check an overtime paycheck against what the calculator says you should earn.

Payroll admins

Quick sanity check before cutting a weekly payroll run.

Freelancers & contractors

Estimate project costs when working more than 40 hours in a billing week.

Small-business owners

Budget labor costs for a week that requires overtime coverage.

This calculator is for estimation only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Eligibility for overtime pay depends on your classification (exempt vs non-exempt), your state, and your specific employment situation. Always confirm with your HR team or your state’s Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about time-and-a-half and overtime pay.

What is time and a half?▾
Time and a half means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime hours worked. If you earn $20/hour, your time-and-a-half rate is $30/hour.
When do I get paid time and a half?▾
Under federal law (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states — including California, Alaska, Colorado, and Nevada — have additional daily overtime rules.
How do I calculate time and a half?▾
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5. For $20/hour, the rate is $30/hour. Multiply that new rate by your overtime hours to get your overtime pay.
Does time and a half apply to salaried employees?▾
Only if you are classified as non-exempt. Exempt salaried employees (meeting specific salary and job-duty thresholds under the FLSA) are not entitled to overtime pay.
What's the difference between time and a half and double time?▾
Time and a half is 1.5× your regular rate — the most common overtime rate. Double time is 2× your regular rate, required in some states for specific situations (e.g., over 12 hours in a day in California).
Is time and a half required by law?▾
Yes, under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours in a workweek. State laws may impose additional requirements.
Can my employer offer more than time and a half?▾
Yes. Employers can offer higher overtime rates (such as double time) if they choose. Time and a half is the legal minimum, not a ceiling.
How do I calculate my total pay with overtime?▾
Total pay = (Regular rate × Regular hours) + (Regular rate × 1.5 × Overtime hours). The calculator above does the math for you — or use our Overtime Calculator for state-specific rules.

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