Time and a Half Calculator
Enter your hourly rate and daily hours to see regular pay, overtime pay (1.5×), and gross weekly total.
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What Is Time and a Half?
Time and a half means earning 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. At $20/hr, your overtime rate is $30/hr. The term comes from the fact that you earn your normal pay plus an additional half — so every overtime hour pays out as 1 + 0.5 = 1.5× the base rate.
Formula
Overtime Rate = Hourly Rate × 1.5
Regular Pay = Regular Hours × Hourly Rate
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Overtime Rate
Gross Weekly Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Worked Example
Hourly rate: $18/hr, total hours worked: 45
- Overtime rate: $18 × 1.5 = $27/hr
- Regular pay: 40h × $18 = $720.00
- Overtime pay: 5h × $27 = $135.00
- Gross weekly pay: $855.00
When Does Time and a Half Apply?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), time and a half applies to non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a single workweek. Some states and employers go further — California requires overtime after 8 hours in a single day. Collective bargaining agreements may also set different thresholds.
Assumptions
This calculator applies the federal FLSA 40-hour weekly threshold. State overtime laws vary — some states have daily overtime rules. Results are gross (pre-tax) estimates. Not legal or payroll advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does time and a half apply to salaried workers?
Most salaried workers above the FLSA salary threshold are classified as exempt and are not entitled to overtime pay. Whether a specific employee qualifies is determined by their job duties and salary level — consult an HR professional.
What if my employer pays overtime after 8 hours per day?
Use the Overtime Pay Calculator with the California daily OT toggle, which applies daily thresholds.
Is time and a half the same as double time?
No. Time and a half = 1.5× your rate. Double time = 2× your rate. Double time is sometimes used for holidays or hours beyond 12 in a single day (California law).