Time and a half is 1.5 × your regular rate — not your hourly rate.
Enter your hours and rate below. If you earned a bonus or worked at two rates this week, the calculator folds that in first, the way federal law requires.
What you are owed
Time and a half by hourly rate
1.5× your rate for overtime hours, and 2× where double time applies (California, or your employer's own policy).
| Hourly rate | Time and a half | Double time | 8 overtime hours pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 | $144.00 |
| $14.00 | $21.00 | $28.00 | $168.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $180.00 |
| $16.00 | $24.00 | $32.00 | $192.00 |
| $17.00 | $25.50 | $34.00 | $204.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 | $216.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $240.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 | $264.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $300.00 |
| $28.00 | $42.00 | $56.00 | $336.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $360.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 | $420.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $480.00 |
| $45.00 | $67.50 | $90.00 | $540.00 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 | $600.00 |
The table uses a plain hourly rate. A non-discretionary bonus raises the rate every one of those figures is built on — enter it in the calculator above to see the difference.
How to calculate time and a half
Three steps, in this order. Skipping the first is the mistake that costs the most money.
- Find your regular rate. Add everything you earned that week — hourly pay, non-discretionary bonuses, commissions, shift differentials — and divide by the hours you worked. With no extras, it is simply your hourly rate.
- Multiply by 1.5. That is your overtime rate for the week.
- Multiply by your overtime hours. Hours over 40 in the workweek, plus any daily overtime your state requires.
Worked example: $20 an hour, 46 hours, plus a $100 attendance bonus. Earnings are $20 × 46 + $100 = $1,020, so the regular rate is $22.17. Time and a half is $33.26, and the six overtime hours are worth $199.57 — about $19 more than the $180 a plain 1.5 × $20 would give.
States where time and a half starts before 40 hours
Federal law counts the week. These states also count the day, so overtime can start on a long Monday.
Time and a half: common questions
What is time and a half?
Time and a half is one and a half times your regular rate of pay, the premium federal law requires for hours over 40 in a workweek. At $20 an hour it is $30 an hour. The multiplier is always 1.5, but the rate it multiplies is not always your base hourly rate — bonuses and shift premiums raise it.
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your regular rate by 1.5, then multiply that by your overtime hours. At $18 an hour, time and a half is $27, so six overtime hours add $162 on top of your regular pay. If you earned a non-discretionary bonus that week, add it to your earnings first and divide by the hours you worked to get the real regular rate.
Does a bonus change my time and a half rate?
Yes, if it is non-discretionary — an attendance, production, safety or output bonus you were promised. Federal law spreads it across the hours you worked that week, lifting your regular rate, so every overtime hour is paid at 1.5 times the higher figure. Discretionary gifts, expense reimbursements and paid time off you did not work stay out of the calculation.
When does time and a half start?
Under federal law, after 40 hours in a workweek. Several states add a daily rule: California and Alaska start it after 8 hours in a day, Colorado after 12, and Nevada after 8 for some workers. A few states also pay a premium on a seventh consecutive day. Pick your state in the calculator and the right rule is applied.
Is holiday or weekend work paid at time and a half?
Not automatically. Federal law ties the premium to hours worked, not to which day they fall on, so Saturday, Sunday and holiday shifts are ordinary hours unless your contract, union agreement or employer policy promises extra. Once your week passes 40 hours, those hours earn the premium like any others.
What is double time and when does it apply?
Double time is twice your regular rate. No federal law requires it. California is the main state that does: hours past 12 in a day, and hours past 8 on a seventh consecutive workday, are paid at double. Anywhere else it comes only from your employer's policy or a union contract that promises it.
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