Time and a Half Calculator — Calculate 1.5× Overtime Pay
Calculate your time-and-a-half rate, overtime pay, premium, and gross earnings from your hourly wage. Enter your numbers for instant 1.5× results.
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What Is Time and a Half?
Time and a half means 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for qualifying overtime hours. On a $20 hourly wage, the overtime rate is $30 and the extra premium is $10 per overtime hour. The calculator shows that rate first, then overtime pay if you enter hours. Eligibility is a separate legal question; the tool only multiplies the numbers you provide.
How to Calculate Time and a Half
- Find the regular hourly rate (or convert salary using hours and weeks).
- Multiply that rate by 1.5 to get the time-and-a-half rate.
- Multiply the overtime rate by qualifying overtime hours.
- Add regular pay when you want total gross earnings.
Time and a Half Formula
- Time-and-a-half rate = regular hourly rate × 1.5
- Overtime pay = time-and-a-half rate × overtime hours
- Regular pay = regular hours × regular hourly rate
- Total gross = regular pay + overtime pay
- Premium = regular hourly rate × 0.5 × overtime hours
Example: $20 × 1.5 = $30/hr. Six OT hours pay $180. The extra premium above straight time is $60. Forty regular hours add $800, so weekly gross is $980.
Time and a Half Examples
- $15/hour → $22.50 time and a half.
- $18/hour → $27.00 time and a half.
- $20/hour → $30.00 time and a half. What is 1.5 times $20? $30.
- $25/hour → $37.50 time and a half.
- $30/hour → $45.00 time and a half.
- $20/hour + 5 OT hours → $30/hr OT rate and $150 OT pay.
- $20/hour and 45 weekly hours with a 40-hour threshold → $800 regular + $150 OT = $950.
- $52,000 a year ÷ 52 weeks ÷ 40 hours = $25/hour, then $37.50 time and a half — an estimate only.
How Much Is Time and a Half?
| Regular hourly rate | Time and a half | Extra premium per hour |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $5.00 |
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $6.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $7.50 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $9.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $10.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $11.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $12.50 |
| $28.00 | $42.00 | $14.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $15.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $17.50 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $20.00 |
| $45.00 | $67.50 | $22.50 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $25.00 |
Time and a Half for 5, 8, or 10 Hours
| Hourly rate | OT hours | 1.5× rate | OT pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | 5 | $22.50 | $112.50 |
| $20.00 | 5 | $30.00 | $150.00 |
| $20.00 | 8 | $30.00 | $240.00 |
| $25.00 | 8 | $37.50 | $300.00 |
| $30.00 | 10 | $45.00 | $450.00 |
Weekly Gross With Time and a Half
Weekly mode splits total hours at your threshold, then pays regular hours at the regular rate and overtime hours at 1.5×. For a fuller paycheck model, including double-time, calculate total overtime pay. To count OT hours first, calculate overtime hours.
How to Calculate Time and a Half From Salary
Annual salary ÷ weeks per year ÷ hours per week = hourly equivalent. Then multiply by 1.5. $52,000 ÷ 52 ÷ 40 = $25/hour and $37.50 time and a half. That is a mathematical conversion, not a ruling that the job is overtime-eligible. For a dedicated converter, convert salary to hourly pay. To see daily or yearly gross from an hourly wage, estimate your hourly pay.
Time and a Half vs. Overtime Pay
Overtime describes qualifying extra hours under the applicable rule. Time and a half describes a pay rate of 1.5× the relevant rate. They often travel together, but overtime hours can also be paid at another multiplier, such as double time.
Weekends and Holidays
Federal law does not require time and a half merely because work falls on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday, or regular day of rest. Premium pay on those days depends on qualifying overtime, state rules, a contract, or employer policy. See the U.S. Department of Labor overtime page.
Common Time-and-a-Half Calculation Mistakes
- Multiplying all weekly hours by 1.5 instead of overtime hours only.
- Using take-home pay instead of the relevant gross regular rate.
- Reading 8.30 as 8 hours 30 minutes. Use 8.5 for eight and a half hours.
- Forgetting to separate regular and overtime hours.
- Assuming weekends or holidays automatically pay 1.5× under federal law.
- Treating the federal 40-hour threshold as identical for every worker and jurisdiction.
- Ignoring blended rates when bonuses or shift differentials change the regular rate.
- Confusing overtime eligibility with the arithmetic on this page.
US Overtime Context
Under the FLSA, covered nonexempt employees generally receive overtime at not less than 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Some employees are exempt. Some states add daily overtime or other rules. California, for example, has daily overtime provisions in addition to the federal weekly framework; see the California DIR overtime FAQ. This page is not legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is time and a half?
- It is 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for qualifying overtime hours. On $20/hr that is $30/hr, with a $10 premium above straight time.
- How do you calculate time and a half?
- Multiply the regular hourly rate by 1.5. Then multiply that overtime rate by qualifying overtime hours if you want overtime pay.
- What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
- $20 × 1.5 = $30 per overtime hour. The extra premium is $10 per OT hour.
- What is time and a half for $15 an hour?
- $15 × 1.5 = $22.50 per overtime hour. Five OT hours would pay $112.50 before regular pay.
- What is time and a half for $25 an hour?
- $25 × 1.5 = $37.50 per overtime hour. Eight OT hours would pay $300.
- How much is 8 hours of overtime at time and a half?
- At $20/hr, eight OT hours pay $240. At $25/hr they pay $300. Enter your rate and 8 in Overtime pay mode.
- How do I calculate overtime pay?
- Separate regular and overtime hours, pay regular hours at the regular rate, and pay overtime hours at 1.5×. Weekly mode can split total hours at your threshold.
- Is time and a half the same as overtime?
- No. Overtime is the extra hours that qualify. Time and a half is a 1.5× pay rate often used for those hours.
- Does the calculator include regular pay?
- Only when you enter regular hours or use weekly mode. Quick rate mode shows the 1.5× rate and hourly premium only.
- Can I calculate time and a half from an annual salary?
- Yes, as an estimate: salary ÷ weeks ÷ hours per week, then × 1.5. That conversion does not decide overtime eligibility.
- What is the difference between time and a half and double time?
- Time and a half is 1.5×. Double time is 2×. This page is 1.5× only; use the Overtime Pay Calculator for 2× rules.
- Is time and a half required on weekends or holidays?
- Not automatically under federal law. Weekend or holiday premiums depend on qualifying overtime, state rules, a contract, or employer policy.
- Does time and a half include taxes?
- No. Results are gross pay before tax, benefits, and deductions.
- Can I use decimal overtime hours?
- Yes. 8.5 means eight hours 30 minutes. Do not enter 8.30 to mean 8:30.
- Does this calculator store my pay information?
- No. Wage and hour figures stay in this tab. They are not uploaded or written into the page URL.
- Is time and a half always required?
- No. Eligibility depends on applicable law and worker classification. Covered nonexempt employees in the US generally get at least 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek.
Last editorial review: 2026-10-03.
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