Calculators
Time and a Half Calculator
Time and a half is 1.5× your hourly rate. Enter your wage and hours to see your overtime rate and what you should be paid for the week.
The 1.5× overtime premium, shown per hour and per week
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $27.00/hrGross pay
$882.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $18.00$720.00
Overtime (1.50×)6 hrs × $27.00$162.00
Total gross$882.00
Federal follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Notes
- Time and a half = hourly rate × 1.5. At $18/hr that is $27 per overtime hour.
- It applies to hours over 40 in a workweek under the FLSA (and over 8/day in daily-overtime states).
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half for $15 an hour?
$15 × 1.5 = $22.50 per overtime hour.
Is time and a half required for weekends or holidays?
Not under federal law. There is no federal requirement for extra pay on weekends or holidays unless those hours push you over 40 for the week. Holiday premium pay is set by your employer's policy or contract.