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Time and a Half Calculator

Calculate your 1.5× overtime rate and total pay for overtime hours.

Time and a Half Pay:

Time and a Half FAQ

How is time and a half calculated?

Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5. Then multiply by overtime hours worked.

Is this the same as double time?

No. Double time is 2× your rate. Time and a half is 1.5×.

Results are estimates for planning purposes. Verify with product labels and local requirements before purchasing materials.

Time and a half pay reference

Regular hourly rateTime and a half rate (1.5×)5 OT hours10 OT hours
$15.00$22.50$112.50$225.00
$18.00$27.00$135.00$270.00
$22.00$33.00$165.00$330.00
$28.00$42.00$210.00$420.00
$35.00$52.50$262.50$525.00
$50.00$75.00$375.00$750.00

How time and a half is calculated

Formula: OT pay = Hourly rate × 1.5 × OT hours

To find your total weekly pay with overtime, add regular pay plus overtime pay: (40 × rate) + (OT hours × rate × 1.5) = Total gross pay.

Frequently asked questions

What is time and a half?

Time and a half means your pay rate is 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. If you earn $20/hr, your overtime rate is $30/hr.

When is time and a half required by law?

US federal law (FLSA) requires time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek for most employees. Some states require daily overtime.

What is the difference between time and a half and double time?

Time and a half (1.5×) is the standard overtime rate. Double time (2×) is sometimes paid for holidays or excessive hours and is required in some states like California for hours over 12 in a day.

How do I calculate time and a half?

Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 to get the overtime rate. Then multiply by overtime hours worked. Example: $18/hr × 1.5 = $27/hr. 5 hours × $27 = $135 in overtime pay.

Does time and a half apply to salaried workers?

Only if you are a salaried non-exempt employee earning under $684/week. Most salaried workers above this threshold are classified as exempt and do not receive overtime.

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