Time and Half Calculator

Calculate your overtime pay at 1.5x rate instantly. Free tool with examples.

What Is a Time and Half Calculator?

A time and half calculator is a free online tool that calculates your overtime pay at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. It is the standard overtime rate required by federal law (FLSA) for non-exempt employees working more than 40 hours per week. Our calculator shows you exactly how much extra money you earn from overtime hours.

Use our Time and a Half Calculator above to get instant results.

Time and Half Calculator: Quick Reference

Here is how much you earn at time and a half for common hourly rates:

Your RateTime & Half5 OT Hours10 OT Hours15 OT Hours
$15/hr$22.50$112.50$225$337.50
$18/hr$27.00$135$270$405
$20/hr$30.00$150$300$450
$22/hr$33.00$165$330$495
$25/hr$37.50$187.50$375$562.50
$28/hr$42.00$210$420$630
$30/hr$45.00$225$450$675
$35/hr$52.50$262.50$525$787.50
$40/hr$60.00$300$600$900
$50/hr$75.00$375$750$1,125

How to Calculate Time and Half Manually

If you prefer to calculate without a tool, here is the formula:

Time and Half Rate = Regular Rate x 1.5

Weekly OT Pay = Time and Half Rate x OT Hours

Annual OT Pay = Weekly OT Pay x 52

Example: $25/hr, 8 overtime hours per week

Use our Overtime Calculator for more detailed breakdowns.

When Does Time and Half Apply?

Time and a half applies in these situations under federal law:

States with additional overtime protections: California, Nevada, Colorado, Alaska.

Time and Half vs Double Time vs Triple Time

RateMultiplierExample ($20/hr base)When It Applies
Regular1.0x$20.00First 40 hours/week
Time and Half1.5x$30.00Federal overtime (over 40 hrs)
Double Time2.0x$40.00California after 12 hrs/day, some company policies
Triple Time3.0x$60.00Rare — some union contracts

Who Qualifies for Time and Half?

Not everyone qualifies for overtime pay. Here is the breakdown:

How to Get More Overtime Hours

If you want to maximize your overtime earnings:

Use our Pay Raise Calculator to see how a permanent raise compares to overtime earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is time and half of $20 an hour?
Time and half of $20/hr = $30/hr. For 8 overtime hours, that is $240 total ($80 extra).
Is time and a half required by law?
Yes, for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours per week under the federal FLSA.
Do salaried employees get time and a half?
Only if they earn under $35,568/year and are non-exempt. Most salaried employees are exempt.
How much is time and a half for $25 an hour?
$25 x 1.5 = $37.50 per hour. 10 hours of OT = $375 extra per week.
What is the difference between time and a half and double time?
Time and a half = 1.5x (federal law). Double time = 2x (California law after 12hrs or company policy).