What Is Time and a Half?
"Time and a half" means you are paid 1.5 times your normal hourly rate for overtime hours. It is a common overtime premium used in many workplaces and is the standard federal overtime rate in the United States under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for non-exempt employees working more than 40 hours in a workweek. This calculator works for any currency or pay setup that uses a 1.5× overtime multiplier — just enter your numbers.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter three values: your hourly rate, the number of regular hours you worked (paid at the normal rate), and the number of overtime hours (paid at time and a half). The calculator returns your overtime rate per hour, your regular pay, your overtime pay, and your total pay for the period.
The Formula Explained
First, the overtime rate is your hourly rate multiplied by 1.5. Overtime pay is that rate multiplied by your overtime hours. Regular pay is simply your hourly rate times your regular hours. Total pay adds the two together:
$$\text{overtime\_pay} = \text{overtime\_hours} \times \text{hourly\_rate} \times 1.5$$$$\text{total\_pay} = \text{regular\_hours} \times \text{hourly\_rate} + \text{overtime\_pay}$$
Worked Example
Suppose you earn $20/hour, worked 40 regular hours and 10 overtime hours. Your overtime rate is \($20 \times 1.5 = $30\)/hour. Overtime pay \(= 10 \times $30 = $300\). Regular pay \(= 40 \times $20 = $800\). Total pay \(= $800 + $300 =\) $1,100.
FAQ
When does time and a half apply? In the US, the FLSA generally requires it for hours over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Some states or contracts have additional rules (such as daily overtime), so check your local regulations.
Does this include taxes? No. The result is gross pay before any tax or deductions.
What about double time? This tool uses a 1.5× multiplier. Double time uses 2×, which is not calculated here.
