Time and a Half Calculator

How to calculate time and a half

Time and a half rate = hourly rate × 1.5 Overtime pay = time and a half rate × overtime hours

Worked example

You earn $22 an hour and work 46 hours in a week. The first 40 hours pay 40 × $22 = $880. Your overtime rate is $22 × 1.5 = $33 an hour, so 6 overtime hours pay $198. Total gross pay: $1,078.

When does overtime apply?

Under the US 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 rules; for example, California generally requires overtime after 8 hours in a day and double time after 12.

Hourly rate	Time and a half	Double time
$15	$22.50	$30.00
$18	$27.00	$36.00
$20	$30.00	$40.00
$25	$37.50	$50.00
$30	$45.00	$60.00

Overtime rules depend on your job, employer and state. This calculator shows gross pay before taxes and deductions.

Frequently asked questions

What is time and a half for $20 an hour?

$30 an hour, because $20 × 1.5 = $30.

Is overtime calculated per day or per week?

Federal law uses hours over 40 in a workweek. A few states also require overtime for long days.

What is double time?

Double time pays twice your regular rate. It is not required by federal law but is required in some states or by some employers and union contracts.

Do salaried employees get time and a half?

Only if they are classified as non-exempt. Many salaried workers are exempt from overtime rules.