How the time and a half calculator works
- Overtime rate: enter your hourly rate to see time and a half, double time, and the extra you earn per overtime hour, plus a table of overtime pay for 1 to 20 hours.
- Base rate: enter the overtime rate from your pay stub to find the hourly rate it was calculated from.
- Rate with a bonus: enter your hours and any bonus or differential earned that week. The calculator finds your regular rate the way the Department of Labor describes and prices the overtime premium on it.
To price a whole week with regular, overtime, and double-time hours, use the overtime calculator. To work out overtime hours from clock times, use the time card calculator.
Time and a half formula
Worked examples
$18 an hour, 46 hours, with a $46 production bonus
- Straight-time pay: 46 × $18.00 + $46.00 = $874.00.
- Regular rate: $874.00 ÷ 46 = $19.00 an hour, so the overtime rate is $28.50.
- Overtime premium: 6 hours × ($19.00 × 0.5) = $57.00.
- Total gross pay: $874.00 + $57.00 = $931.00. Ignoring the bonus would pay only $54.00 in premium.
Working backward: a $27.00 overtime rate
$27.00 ÷ 1.5 = $18.00 an hour. If your stub shows a different base, the overtime rate may include a differential or bonus.
Time and a half table
| Hourly rate | Time and a half (× 1.5) | Double time (× 2) | 10 overtime hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $150.00 |
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 | $180.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $225.00 |
| $16.00 | $24.00 | $32.00 | $240.00 |
| $17.00 | $25.50 | $34.00 | $255.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 | $270.00 |
| $19.00 | $28.50 | $38.00 | $285.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $300.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 | $330.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $375.00 |
| $28.00 | $42.00 | $56.00 | $420.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $450.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 | $525.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $600.00 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 | $750.00 |
Assumptions
- The multiplier is an input. 1.5 is the federal FLSA minimum for overtime hours over 40 in a workweek; your state, contract, or employer may use other rules.
- The bonus option assumes one hourly rate and that the extra pay was earned in this workweek. Bonuses earned over longer periods are spread across those weeks, which this tool does not do.
- All amounts are gross, before taxes and deductions.
Related reading: how overtime pay is calculated and time and a half vs double time.
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
$30.00 an hour. Multiply the hourly rate by 1.5: $20 × 1.5 = $30. Double time at $20 is $40 an hour.
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get the overtime rate, then multiply by the number of overtime hours. For 6 overtime hours at $18 an hour: $18 × 1.5 = $27, and $27 × 6 = $162.
Is time and a half paid on the hourly rate or the regular rate?
Under the federal FLSA, on the regular rate. The regular rate includes most other pay for the work, such as nondiscretionary bonuses, shift differentials, and commissions, so it can be higher than your hourly rate. Use the "Rate with a bonus" option to calculate it.
Does time and a half apply on weekends or holidays?
Not under federal law by itself. The FLSA requires overtime pay for hours over 40 in a workweek, not for weekend or holiday work. Some employers, contracts, and states pay premiums for those days. See how holiday pay works.
What is the difference between time and a half and double time?
Time and a half is 1.5 times the regular rate; double time is 2 times. Federal law requires only time and a half. Double time comes from some state laws, such as California for long days, or from contracts and employer policy. See time and a half vs double time.
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How this calculator was built. The formula, defaults, and edge cases are documented in a research record and covered by automated tests. It estimates gross amounts from your inputs; it does not determine legal entitlements, taxes, or take-home pay. Read our methodology and disclaimer.
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