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Time and a Half Calculator

Calculate your overtime pay using the standard time and a half rate.

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Enter your values and click Calculate

How It Works

The calculator first multiplies your regular hourly wage by 1.5 to establish your overtime rate. The factor 1.5 comes from 'time and a half' — your regular time (1×) plus half again (0.5×). It then multiplies this overtime rate by the number of overtime hours worked to find your total overtime pay. For example, $20/hr × 1.5 = $30/hr overtime rate; $30/hr × 5 hours = $150 in overtime pay. This calculation covers only the overtime portion of your earnings; your regular 40-hour pay is separate and not included in this result. Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5× their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Some states and employers apply overtime to hours beyond 8 per day rather than just the weekly threshold.

Examples

Standard wage overtime
Earning $20/hr and working 8 overtime hours.
Result: Your overtime rate is $30.00/hr, earning you $240.00 in overtime pay.
Minimum wage overtime
Earning $15/hr and working 10 overtime hours.
Result: Your overtime rate is $22.50/hr, earning you $225.00 in overtime pay.
Small overtime increment
Earning $25/hr and working just 2.5 overtime hours.
Result: Your overtime rate is $37.50/hr, earning you $93.75 in overtime pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'time and a half' mean?
It means you are paid 1.5 times your normal hourly rate. It is the legally required overtime rate in the U.S. for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees.
Does this calculator include my regular 40-hour pay?
No, this specific calculator only determines the earnings made during your extra overtime hours.
Is salaried pay eligible for time and a half?
It depends. Some salaried workers are 'exempt' from overtime laws, while 'non-exempt' salaried workers must still be paid overtime.
Can taxes affect my overtime pay?
Yes, overtime pay is considered regular income and is subject to standard tax withholdings, which may feel higher if the extra pay pushes you into a different withholding bracket for that paycheck.

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