Time and a Half Calculator
Calculate overtime pay at time and a half (1.5x) rate. Perfect for hourly workers who earn 1.5 times their regular pay for overtime hours.
Time and a Half Features
Calculate overtime pay at the standard 1.5x rate
1.5x Rate Calculation
Automatically calculates overtime pay at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. Standard time and a half for most hourly workers.
Pay Breakdown
See detailed breakdown of regular pay, overtime pay, and total earnings. Understand exactly how much you earn from overtime hours.
Extended Calculations
Calculate weekly, monthly, and yearly earnings with time and a half. Perfect for budgeting and financial planning.
How Time and a Half Works
Understanding the 1.5x overtime pay calculation
Regular Hours
Enter your regular work hours (up to 40 hours per week). These hours are paid at your normal hourly rate.
Overtime Hours
Enter overtime hours worked beyond 40 hours. These hours are paid at 1.5 times your regular rate.
Calculate Total Pay
The calculator combines regular pay and 1.5x overtime pay to show your total earnings for the week.
Time and a Half Examples
Real-world overtime calculations at 1.5x rate
$15/Hour Worker
Example: 45 Hours Worked
- • 40 regular hours × $15 = $600
- • 5 overtime hours × $22.50 = $112.50
- • Total weekly pay = $712.50
- • Overtime premium = $37.50
$20/Hour Worker
Example: 50 Hours Worked
- • 40 regular hours × $20 = $800
- • 10 overtime hours × $30 = $300
- • Total weekly pay = $1,100
- • Overtime premium = $100
$25/Hour Worker
Example: 60 Hours Worked
- • 40 regular hours × $25 = $1,000
- • 20 overtime hours × $37.50 = $750
- • Total weekly pay = $1,750
- • Overtime premium = $250
Time and a Half Legal Requirements
Understanding overtime laws and regulations
Federal Law (FLSA)
- •Time and a half required after 40 hours/week
- •Applies to most hourly workers
- •Some exemptions (executive, administrative)
- •Enforced by Department of Labor
State Variations
- •Some states have daily overtime (8 hours)
- •California: Double time after 12 hours
- •Higher minimum overtime rates in some states
- •Check local labor laws for compliance
Calculate Your Time and a Half Pay
Use our free time and a half calculator to understand your overtime earnings and plan your budget accordingly.
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