Time and a Half Calculator

Work out overtime pay at 1.5x (or 2x double time) your hourly rate. Enter your hourly wage, regular hours, and overtime hours to get regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay.

Quick Facts

Formula
Overtime pay = hourly rate x 1.5 x overtime hours
Total gross pay = regular pay + overtime pay.
US federal rule
FLSA overtime applies past 40 hours/week
Covered non-exempt employees; state rules can differ or add daily thresholds.

Your Results

Calculated
Regular pay
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Regular hours x hourly rate
Overtime pay
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Overtime hours x overtime rate
Total gross pay
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Regular pay + overtime pay
Overtime hourly rate
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Hourly rate x multiplier

Ready

Enter your hourly rate, regular hours, and overtime hours, then press Calculate.

How the Time and a Half Calculator works

"Time and a half" means an overtime hourly rate equal to 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. This calculator applies the standard overtime pay formula used on most US paychecks: multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 (or by 2 for double time) to get the overtime rate, multiply that by your overtime hours, and add the result to your regular pay.

The formula

For an hourly rate R, regular hours Hreg, overtime hours Hot, and overtime multiplier m (1.5 for time and a half, 2 for double time):

Overtime rate = R × m
Regular pay = R × Hreg
Overtime pay = (R × m) × Hot
Total gross pay = Regular pay + Overtime pay

Worked example

At a $20/hr rate with 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours at time and a half: the overtime rate is $20 x 1.5 = $30/hr. Regular pay is $20 x 40 = $800. Overtime pay is $30 x 5 = $150. Total gross pay is $800 + $150 = $950 for the week, before taxes and other deductions.

When time and a half applies

In the United States, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally requires covered non-exempt employees to receive at least time and a half for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Some states set additional rules, such as daily overtime after 8 hours or double time after 12 hours in a day. Exempt employees (many salaried roles meeting specific duties and salary tests) are typically not entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA. Because rules vary by state, industry, and employment classification, confirm your specific eligibility and rate with your employer, HR department, or a labor law professional — this calculator only performs the gross-pay arithmetic.

Time and a half versus double time

Time and a half pays 1.5 times the regular rate; double time pays 2 times the regular rate. Double time is less common and typically applies to specific circumstances defined by state law, union contracts, or employer policy — such as certain holidays or hours beyond a daily threshold. Select the appropriate multiplier above to model either scenario.

What this calculator does not include

  • Federal, state, or local tax withholding — the results are gross pay, not take-home pay.
  • Shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other pay add-ons.
  • State-specific daily overtime or seventh-day premium rules that differ from the federal weekly threshold.
  • Exempt-employee status determinations — always verify eligibility with a qualified source.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is time and a half calculated?
Multiply the regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get the overtime rate, then multiply that rate by the number of overtime hours worked. Add this overtime pay to regular pay (hourly rate times regular hours) to get total gross pay. For example, a $20/hr rate becomes a $30/hr overtime rate, so 5 overtime hours pay $150.
When does time and a half apply?
In the United States, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally requires covered non-exempt employees to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Some states and industries set additional or different rules (such as daily overtime), so check your state's labor law or your employer's policy for your specific situation.
What is the difference between time and a half and double time?
Time and a half pays 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. Double time pays 2 times the regular hourly rate and is typically reserved for specific situations such as certain holidays, seventh consecutive workdays, or hours beyond a daily threshold under some state laws. This calculator supports both multipliers.
Is this calculator legal or tax advice?
No. This tool performs the standard gross-pay arithmetic only. It does not withhold taxes, account for exempt-employee status, apply state-specific overtime rules, or constitute legal or financial advice. Confirm your eligibility for overtime and the applicable rate with your employer, HR department, or a labor law professional.

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