Time and a Half Calculator
Enter your hourly rate — get your 1.5× overtime rate and total pay instantly.
Enter your hourly rate — get your 1.5× overtime rate and total pay instantly.
Pre-tax estimate. Actual take-home depends on federal and state withholding.
Click any rate to calculate instantly.
The formula: Regular rate × 1.5 = overtime rate. Then multiply by overtime hours for your overtime pay total.
Example — $18/hr with 8 overtime hours:
| Component | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regular pay (40 hrs) | $18.00 × 40 | $720.00 |
| Overtime rate (1.5×) | $18.00 × 1.5 | $27.00/hr |
| Overtime pay (8 hrs) | $27.00 × 8 | $216.00 |
| Total gross pay | $720 + $216 | $936.00 |
$27.00/hr. Multiply $18 × 1.5 = $27. For 5 overtime hours, that's an extra $135 on top of your regular pay. Use the calculator above to see your full weekly total.
$22.50/hr. Multiply $15 × 1.5 = $22.50. For 8 overtime hours, that's $180 in overtime pay.
$30.00/hr. Multiply $20 × 1.5 = $30. One of the most common calculations — click the $20 row above to see your full pay breakdown.
$25.50/hr. Multiply $17 × 1.5 = $25.50. For 10 overtime hours, that's $255 in overtime pay.
$37.50/hr. Multiply $25 × 1.5 = $37.50. Double-time would be $50.00/hr.
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get your overtime rate. Then multiply by overtime hours worked. Example: $20/hr × 1.5 = $30 OT rate. 10 OT hours × $30 = $300 overtime pay. Add to your regular pay for the weekly gross.
Federal law (FLSA) requires time and a half for all hours over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt hourly employees. California, Alaska, and Nevada also require it after 8 hours in a single day. Some employers pay it on holidays — check your employment contract.
Only if you're classified as non-exempt. Salaried employees earning under $684/week ($35,568/year) are generally entitled to overtime. Above that threshold, it depends on your job duties. When in doubt, check with your HR department or the Department of Labor.
Overtime is taxed at your regular income tax rate — it's not a special rate. However, more income means more withholding. From 2025–2028, you can deduct the "half" portion of overtime pay up to $12,500/year (single) or $25,000/year (married filing jointly), subject to income phase-outs.
Double time is 2× your regular rate. Required in California after 12 hours in a day or the 7th consecutive workday. If you earn $20/hr, double time is $40/hr. Some employers offer it voluntarily for holiday shifts.