Time and a Half Calculator — Overtime Pay
Overtime hours legally require at least 1.5× the regular hourly rate in many jurisdictions. Enter your standard rate, regular hours and overtime hours to instantly see your overtime rate, total pay and the effective average hourly rate for the pay period.
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Regular pay plus time-and-a-half overtime for the period
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Overtime rate (1.5×)
$25 × 1.5 = 37.5 - 2
Regular pay
40 hrs × $25 = 1,000 - 3
Overtime pay
8 hrs × $37.5 = 300 - 4
Total pay
$1,000 + $300 = 1,300
How does this calculator work?
Overtime at "time and a half" pays 1.5× your regular hourly rate. Multiply regular hours by your rate, overtime hours by 1.5× your rate, then add them together for total pay. For example, 40 regular hours at $20 plus 8 OT hours at $30 equals $1,040.
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How this is calculated
Time-and-a-half means every overtime hour is paid at one and a half times the standard hourly wage. In the US, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires this multiplier for any hours worked beyond 40 in a week; many other countries have similar rules, though the overtime threshold and multiplier may differ — always check your local labour law.
The calculator first computes regular pay (regular hours × rate) and overtime pay (overtime hours × rate × 1.5), then sums them for total pay. The effective hourly rate — total pay divided by total hours — shows your blended average wage for the period, which is always between the regular rate and the overtime rate.
Note that this tool covers the standard 1.5× FLSA multiplier. Double-time (2×) for holidays or extreme hours, shift differentials and employer-specific policies are not included. Consult your employment contract or local labour authority for the exact rules that apply to you.
Frequently asked questions
Time and a half means you are paid 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for each overtime hour worked. For example, if your regular rate is $20/hr, your overtime rate is $30/hr.
Under the federal FLSA, overtime applies to hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Some states (e.g. California) also require daily overtime for hours beyond 8 in a single day — check your state labour laws.
In the US, salaried employees earning below the federal salary threshold (currently $684/week as of 2024) are generally entitled to overtime. Employees above the threshold may be classified as exempt — review the FLSA exemption rules or consult an employment attorney.
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