Time and a Half Calculator
Enter your hourly rate and overtime hours to see your time-and-a-half (1.5×) pay instantly.
Your inputs
- Paid at 1.5× your hourly rate — currently $0.00/hr.
Estimate only — not legal or tax advice. Overtime rules can vary by state, industry, and employment classification; consult your state labor agency or an employment attorney for guidance specific to your situation. Assumes you're a non-exempt employee eligible for overtime.
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Effective rate
$0.00
1.5× your rate
Time and a half hours
$0.00
@ 1.5×
Time and a half pay
Before taxes & deductions
$0.00
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means you are paid 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for qualifying overtime hours. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered non-exempt employees must be paid at least this rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.
The details
- How it is calculated: Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get your overtime rate, then multiply that by the number of overtime hours. For example, at $20/hr your time-and-a-half rate is $30/hr, so 5 overtime hours = $150.
- When it applies: Federally, time and a half applies to hours over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Some states add daily overtime rules on top of this — for example California pays 1.5× after 8 hours in a day.
Common questions
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5, then multiply by your overtime hours. At $18/hr, time and a half is $27/hr; 6 overtime hours would be $162.
Is time and a half required by law?
Under federal law, yes — non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Exempt employees and some specific job categories are treated differently.
Does time and a half start after 8 hours a day?
Not under federal law, which only counts hours over 40 in a week. Certain states (such as California) do require daily overtime after 8 hours — check your state’s rules.