Time and a Half Calculator
Enter your hourly rate, regular hours and overtime hours. At $20 an hour, time and a half is $30.00 an hour and 8 overtime hours add $240.00.
How the time and a half calculator works
Time and a half means paying 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for overtime hours. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, covered non-exempt employees must generally be paid at least one and a half times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. State rules can be stricter, so check yours.
The formulas
Example: At $20 an hour the time and a half rate is $30.00. 40 regular hours pay $800.00, 8 overtime hours pay $240.00, and gross pay is $1,040.00.
Notes and limits
- Regular rate can include non-discretionary bonuses. Ask payroll if unsure.
- Some workers are exempt from overtime.
- Figures are gross, before tax.
Figures are estimates for planning and are not financial advice. Check your own agreement or statement for exact terms.
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Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half?
Pay at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, usually for overtime hours.
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5. At $20 an hour that is $30.00.
When is overtime owed?
Federal law generally requires it for covered non-exempt employees after 40 hours in a workweek. States may add daily rules.
What is double time?
Pay at 2 times the rate. Change the multiplier to 2 to see it.
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