Time and a Half Calculator
Work out time-and-a-half pay — enter your hourly rate and overtime hours to get the 1.5× rate, the overtime pay and your total with regular hours.
How to calculate time and a half
“Time and a half” means 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. To find the overtime pay, multiply your rate by 1.5 for the time-and-a-half rate, then multiply that by the overtime hours. Enter your rate and overtime hours above — add your regular hours and the calculator also totals your pay for the week.
time-and-a-half pay = hourly rate × 1.5 × overtime hours
For example, at $20 an hour the time-and-a-half rate is $30, so 5 overtime hours pay $150; with 40 regular hours ($800) the week totals $950. At $15 an hour, time and a half is $22.50 per overtime hour.
When time and a half applies
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states add daily overtime (for example over 8 hours in a day), and many employers pay it for holidays — though holiday premium pay is usually a policy, not a legal requirement. This tool computes the pay; check your state and employer rules for when it is owed.
Adding up a week of clock-in and clock-out times? Use the time card calculator, and for take-home pay after taxes the paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get the time-and-a-half rate, then multiply that by the overtime hours. For $20 an hour, time and a half is $30, so 5 overtime hours pay $150. The calculator does both and adds your regular pay for the total.
What is time and a half for $15 an hour?
Time and a half for $15.00 is 15 × 1.5 = $22.50 per overtime hour. Ten overtime hours at that rate would be $225. Enter any rate above to get the figure instantly.
When does time and a half apply?
Under the federal FLSA, non-exempt employees earn at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states and employers also pay it for daily overtime or holidays. This tool computes the pay; check your state and employer rules for when it is owed.