What is time-and-a-half pay?

Time-and-a-half means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. For example, $20/hour becomes $30/hour ($20 × 1.5) for overtime.

When does overtime pay apply?

In the US, federal law requires overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Some states have different rules.

Is double time the same as time-and-a-half?

No, double time means earning 2× your regular rate, typically for holidays or excessive hours. Time-and-a-half is 1.5× and is more common for standard overtime.

Time and Half Calculator

Overview

Calculate your time and a half pay based on hourly rate, regular hours, and overtime hours worked, including regular pay, overtime pay, and total pay breakdown.

The Time and a Half Pay Calculator helps you determine your pay for overtime work at a time and a half rate. Input your hourly rate, regular hours worked, and overtime hours to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and total pay breakdown.

How to use

Calculate overtime pay in a few simple steps.

Enter hourly rate: Input your regular hourly wage.
Enter hours worked: Specify total hours worked, including overtime hours.
Set overtime rate: The calculator typically uses time-and-a-half (1.5×) for overtime hours.
View total pay: Review your regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay.

FAQs

What is time-and-a-half pay?: Time-and-a-half means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. For example, $20/hour becomes $30/hour ($20 × 1.5) for overtime.
When does overtime pay apply?: In the US, federal law requires overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Some states have different rules.
Is double time the same as time-and-a-half?: No, double time means earning 2× your regular rate, typically for holidays or excessive hours. Time-and-a-half is 1.5× and is more common for standard overtime.