What is time and a half?

Time and a half means you are paid 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for every overtime hour worked. For example, if your regular rate is $20/hr, your overtime rate is $30/hr.

When does overtime start?

In the United States, federal law (FLSA) requires overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states have daily overtime rules (e.g., California requires overtime after 8 hours per day). This calculator uses a configurable weekly threshold.

Does this calculator account for taxes?

No. This tool calculates gross pay only. Your actual take-home pay will be lower after federal, state, and local taxes, as well as other deductions like Social Security and Medicare.

Can I use a custom overtime threshold?

Yes. The "Standard weekly hours" field lets you set any threshold. If your contract specifies overtime after 35 hours, just enter 35.

What if I worked fewer hours than my standard week?

If your total hours are at or below the standard threshold, there are no overtime hours and you earn only regular pay. The overtime row will show $0.00.

Is the 1.5x rate the only overtime rate?

For most workers, yes. However, some contracts or state laws require double time (2x) for hours beyond a certain point (e.g., over 12 hours in a day in California). This calculator focuses on the standard 1.5x overtime rate.

Time and a Half Calculator

Enter your regular hourly rate and hours worked to instantly see your overtime pay at 1.5x the standard rate.

Pay Details

Regular Hourly Rate ($)

Total Hours Worked This Week

Standard Weekly Hours (Overtime Threshold)

Default: 40 hrs (US federal standard)

Enter your hours and rate to see your pay breakdown.

Your Rates

Regular Rate

$0.00

per hour

Overtime Rate (1.5x)

$0.00

per hour

Pay Breakdown

Type	Hours	Rate	Amount
Regular Pay	0	$0.00	$0.00
Overtime Pay (1.5x)	0	$0.00	$0.00
Total Gross Pay			$0.00

Hours Split

Regular Overtime

Summary

The Time and a Half Calculator computes overtime pay by multiplying your regular hourly wage by 1.5 for every hour worked beyond your standard work week. It gives you an instant breakdown of regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross earnings for the period. Whether you are an employee verifying your paycheck or an employer estimating labor costs, this tool makes overtime calculations fast and transparent.

How it works

Enter your regular hourly wage (before tax).
Enter the total hours worked in the pay period.
Enter your standard weekly hours (default is 40).
The calculator identifies how many hours are overtime (above the threshold).
Overtime hours are paid at 1.5x the regular rate.
Your regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay are displayed instantly.

Use cases

Verify your overtime pay against your employer's paycheck.
Estimate labor costs when scheduling employees for extra shifts.
Understand how much you earn per hour once overtime kicks in.
Compare the financial benefit of working extra hours versus taking time off.
Calculate gross pay for payroll processing or invoice preparation.
Help freelancers quote overtime-rate projects to clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Reviewed by Nham Vu