Time and a Half Calculator

Calculate overtime pay at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate.

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Enter your hourly rate and overtime hours

$0.00 Overtime Rate

$0.00 Regular Pay

$0.00 Total Pay

What Is Time and a Half?

Time and a half is a standard overtime pay rate equal to 1.5 times an employee's regular hourly wage. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees in the United States must receive this rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. This calculator determines your overtime earnings by multiplying your base hourly rate by 1.5 and then by the number of overtime hours worked.

How the Overtime Calculation Works

The calculation follows a straightforward formula:

Overtime Pay = Regular Hourly Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours Worked

For example, if your standard hourly wage is $20 and you work 10 overtime hours in a week, your overtime pay is $20 × 1.5 × 10 = $300. Your total weekly pay would combine your regular 40-hour earnings ($800) plus the overtime premium ($300), for a total of $1,100.

This calculator assumes a standard 40-hour workweek. If your employer defines overtime differently (e.g., after 8 hours in a single day), the same 1.5 multiplier still applies, but the threshold for overtime may vary.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your regular hourly rate — the amount you earn per hour before overtime.
Enter the number of overtime hours — the hours worked beyond your standard workweek.
Click "Calculate" — the tool instantly shows your overtime pay and total weekly earnings.

No additional inputs are needed. The calculator handles the math so you can quickly see your overtime compensation.

Understanding Your Results

The output displays two key figures:

Overtime Pay — the additional earnings from your overtime hours, calculated at 1.5× your regular rate.
Total Weekly Pay — your regular 40-hour earnings plus overtime pay.

These figures represent gross pay before taxes and deductions. Your actual take-home amount will be lower after withholdings for federal and state taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and any other deductions.

Common Mistakes When Calculating Overtime

Using the wrong base rate. Overtime is calculated on your regular hourly rate, not your salary or a blended rate. If you earn different rates for different tasks, use the weighted average.
Forgetting the 40-hour threshold. Overtime applies only to hours exceeding 40 in a workweek, not to daily hours unless your employer has a different policy.
Ignoring state-specific rules. Some states require overtime after 8 hours per day or have higher multipliers. This calculator uses the federal standard of 1.5× after 40 hours.
Mixing up gross and net pay. The result is gross pay. Taxes and deductions will reduce the final amount.

Limitations of This Calculator

This tool is designed for standard overtime scenarios under federal FLSA guidelines. It does not account for:

Double-time rates (2× regular pay) required in some states or union contracts.
Overtime for salaried non-exempt employees, where the regular rate must be derived from total weekly earnings.
Bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials that may affect the regular rate of pay.
State-specific overtime laws that differ from federal rules.

For complex situations, consult your employer's payroll department or a labor law professional.

Practical Use Cases

Budgeting for extra shifts. Estimate how much additional income you'll earn by picking up overtime hours.
Comparing job offers. Evaluate total compensation when one role offers overtime opportunities and another does not.
Verifying pay stubs. Quickly check that your employer calculated overtime correctly on your paycheck.
Freelance rate setting. If you transition to hourly contract work, use the time-and-a-half concept to price urgent or after-hours projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is time and a half required by law?

Yes, for most non-exempt employees under the FLSA. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states have additional requirements, such as daily overtime or higher multipliers.

Does time and a half apply to salaried employees?

It depends on the employee's classification. Salaried non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay. Their regular rate is calculated by dividing total weekly earnings by the number of hours worked that week. Salaried exempt employees (e.g., executive, administrative, professional roles) are generally not eligible for overtime.

What if I work overtime on a holiday?

Federal law does not require extra pay for working on holidays. However, many employers offer holiday pay (often 1.5× or 2×) as a benefit. If you also exceed 40 hours that week, overtime may apply separately. Check your employer's policy.

Can my employer pay a different overtime rate?

Employers can pay more than 1.5× but not less. Some union contracts or company policies offer double time (2×) for certain hours. State laws may also mandate higher rates in specific circumstances.

How do I calculate overtime if I have multiple pay rates?

Use the weighted average of all rates earned during the workweek. Add total earnings from all rates, then divide by total hours worked to find the regular rate. Multiply that rate by 1.5 for overtime hours.