Time and a half calculator
Time and a half means 1.5 times your normal hourly rate. Enter your rate to see your overtime rate straight away, then add hours to see what they pay.
Add hours to see what they pay.
Time and a half is your rate plus half of it again. For a whole week with regular hours, overtime and state daily rules, use the overtime calculator.
Your rates
- Normal rate
- $20.00
- Time and a half (1.5×)
- $30.00
- Double time (2×)
- $40.00
- Nothing is uploaded
- Free, no sign-up
- Works on phone and desktop
How to work out time and a half
- 1
Enter your normal hourly rate. Your time-and-a-half rate appears straight away.
- 2
Optional: type the number of overtime hours to see what they pay.
- 3
Compare the pay at time and a half with the same hours at straight time and at double time.
- 4
Copy the rates or a link. For a whole week with state daily rules, open the overtime calculator.
Features
Your rate at a glance
Type your hourly wage and see the time-and-a-half and double-time rates at once.
Pay for extra hours
See what your overtime hours pay, what they would pay at straight time, and the premium on top.
Double time too
For California long days, holidays or a union contract, double time is shown beside time and a half.
A rate table to keep
Common hourly wages with their 1.5× and 2× rates and the pay for an 8-hour overtime shift.
Time and a half, explained
"Time and a half" means your normal hourly rate plus half of it again: 1.5 times the rate. On $16 an hour, half is $8, so time and a half is $24 an hour. The easiest way to do it in your head is to halve your rate and add it back on. Double time is simpler still: twice your rate.
Federal law sets time and a half as the minimum pay for overtime, and it is by far the most common overtime rate in the US. That's why "time and a half" and "overtime pay" are often used to mean the same thing.
Time-and-a-half and double-time rates
| Normal rate | Time and a half | Double time | 8 hours at 1.5× |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $120.00 |
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 | $144.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $180.00 |
| $16.00 | $24.00 | $32.00 | $192.00 |
| $17.00 | $25.50 | $34.00 | $204.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 | $216.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $240.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 | $264.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $300.00 |
| $28.00 | $42.00 | $56.00 | $336.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $360.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 | $420.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $480.00 |
| $45.00 | $67.50 | $90.00 | $540.00 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 | $600.00 |
What extra hours really pay
Say you earn $22 an hour and work 6 hours of overtime. At time and a half each hour pays $33, so the overtime is worth 6 × $33 = $198. The same 6 hours at your normal rate would be $132, so the overtime premium adds $66. The calculator shows all three, which helps when you're deciding whether an extra shift is worth it, or checking that a paycheck includes the premium.
When time and a half applies
Under the Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act rules, non-exempt employees earn at least time and a half for every hour over 40 in a workweek. Federal law doesn't count by the day, and it doesn't require extra pay for nights, weekends or holidays. A few states go further: California, Alaska, Nevada and Colorado have daily overtime rules, and California requires double time for very long days. The overtime calculator applies those rules to a full week, day by day.
Exempt employees, usually salaried executive, administrative and professional staff who meet the Department of Labor's salary and duties tests, aren't owed overtime at all. If you're not sure which you are, check with your employer or your state labor department.
Time and a half on a salary
Salaried employees who aren't exempt are owed overtime too. If the salary is meant to cover 40 hours a week, the regular rate is the weekly salary divided by 40. A weekly salary of $1,000 gives a regular rate of $25, so time and a half is $37.50 an hour. To turn a yearly salary into an hourly rate first, use the salary to hourly calculator.
All figures are before tax. To add up the hours you worked, try the time card calculator or the hours calculator. To see what regular overtime adds to your year, the hourly to salary calculator includes it.
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
$30 an hour: $20 plus half of $20. Double time on $20 is $40 an hour. Five overtime hours at time and a half pay $150 before tax.
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5, or add half your rate to itself. At $17 an hour: $17 + $8.50 = $25.50. Then multiply by your overtime hours to get the overtime pay.
Is time and a half the same as overtime?
Not quite. Overtime is the extra hours; time and a half is the pay rate for them. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime hours must be paid at least time and a half of your regular rate. Some employers or contracts pay more, such as double time.
Do I get time and a half for working on a holiday or weekend?
Federal law doesn't require it. Weekend and holiday hours count toward your 40 hours for the week like any others, but extra pay just for the day comes from your employer's policy or a union contract.
Is time and a half based on my base pay only?
Not always. Federal overtime is 1.5 times your regular rate, which can include shift differentials and non-discretionary bonuses, such as production or attendance bonuses. If you earn these, your overtime rate can be higher than 1.5 × your base wage.
What is double time and a half?
2.5 times your normal rate: $50 an hour on a $20 wage. Some employers pay it for working on a holiday. It isn't required by federal law; where it exists, it comes from employer policy or a union contract.
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