Time and a Half Calculator
Easily calculate your overtime pay with our Time and a Half Calculator. Enter your hourly pay rate,
standard hours worked per week and time and a half hours to find accurate overtime earnings in seconds.
How to Use the Time and a Half Calculator
Using our time and a half calculator is straightforward and takes just seconds:
- Enter your regular hourly rate – Input your base wage per hour in dollars
- Input standard working hours – Add number of regular hours worked per week
- Input time and a half hours – Add the number of hours worked beyond your standard schedule
- Click calculate – The tool instantly shows your overtime pay and total earnings
- Review your results – See both your standard pay and time-and-a-half compensation
The calculator automatically applies the 1.5x multiplier to your hourly rate and calculates your total overtime earnings based on the hours you’ve entered.
What Is Time and a Half?
Time and a half refers to overtime pay that equals 1.5 times your regular hourly wage. This means if you normally earn $20 per hour, your overtime rate would be $30 per hour ($20 × 1.5 = $30).
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most employees in the United States must receive time and a half pay for any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. This federal law protects workers from being overworked without proper compensation and ensures fair wages for extended work periods.
Time and a half pay is crucial for both employees and employers because it:
- Provides fair compensation for extra work hours
- Encourages employers to manage schedules efficiently
- Helps workers to earn additional income when working longer hours
- Maintains work-life balance by making overtime expensive for employers
How to Calculate Time and a Half
The time and a half calculation is simple once you understand the basic formula:
Time and a Half Rate = Regular Hourly Rate × 1.5
Total Overtime Pay = Time and a Half Rate × Overtime Hours Worked
Step-by-Step Example:
Let’s say Sarah works as a retail associate earning $16 per hour and works 8 hours of overtime this week.
- Calculate the overtime rate: $16 × 1.5 = $24 per hour
- Calculate overtime pay: $24 × 8 hours = $192
- Calculate standard pay: $16 × 40 hours = $640
- Total weekly pay: $640 + $192 = $832
For complex payroll calculations involving multiple pay periods, consider using our Time Card Calculator to track total hours worked across different time periods.
Time and a Half Reference Chart
Here’s a quick reference chart showing common hourly wages plus their corresponding time-and-a-half and double time rates:
|
Standard Hourly rate
|
Time and a Half rate
|
Double Time rate
|
|---|---|---|
|
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
$20.00 |
|
$12.00 |
$18.00 |
$24.00 |
|
$15.00 |
$22.50 |
$30.00 |
|
$18.00 |
$27.00 |
$36.00 |
|
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
$40.00 |
|
$22.00 |
$33.00 |
$44.00 |
|
$25.00 |
$37.50 |
$50.00 |
|
$28.00 |
$42.00 |
$56.00 |
|
$30.00 |
$45.00 |
$60.00 |
|
$35.00 |
$52.50 |
$70.00 |
|
$40.00 |
$60.00 |
$80.00 |
|
$45.00 |
$67.50 |
$90.00 |
|
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
$100.00 |
Who is Eligible for Time and a Half Pay?
Not all workers are entitled to time and a half pay under federal law. The Department of Labor classifies employees as either “exempt” or “non-exempt” from overtime requirements.
Non-Exempt Employees (Eligible for Overtime):
- Most hourly workers
- Salaried employees earning less than $684 per week ($35,568 annually)
- Workers in retail, food service, manufacturing, and similar industries
- Part-time employees who work over 40 hours in a week
Exempt Employees (Not Eligible for Overtime):
- Executive, administrative, and professional employees
- Highly compensated employees earning over $107,432 annually
- Outside sales representatives
- Certain computer professionals
- Independent contractors
Special Considerations:
- Tipped employees may have different overtime calculations based on tip credits
- Union workers might have different overtime rules based on collective bargaining agreements
- Government employees may follow different overtime policies depending on their jurisdiction
State laws can provide additional protections beyond federal requirements, so always check your local regulations for the most accurate information.
Time and a Half vs Double Time
While time and a half is common, double time (2x regular pay) is much rarer and typically applies only in specific situations:
|
Pay Type
|
Rate Multiplier
|
When It Applies
|
|---|---|---|
|
Time and a Half |
1.5x regular rate |
Hours worked over 40 per week (federal law) |
|
Double Time |
2.0x regular rate |
Varies by state/contract; rare under federal law |
Double Time Examples:
- California: Double time for hours worked over 12 in a single day
- Union contracts: May specify double time for holidays or extended shifts
- Company policies: Some employers voluntarily offer double time for specific situations
Most workers will encounter time and a half much more frequently than double time, as federal law doesn’t require double time pay except in very limited circumstances.
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Calculate Your Overtime Pay Today
Understanding your time and a half pay helps you make informed decisions about your work schedule and ensures you receive fair compensation for your extra hours. Our time and a half calculator provides quick, accurate estimates so you can plan your finances and verify your paystubs.
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