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Time-and-a-Half Calculator.

Calculate overtime rate and pay at a 1.5x multiplier.

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Overtime rate: $30.00 $

Overtime rate

$30.00$
Overtime pay: $150.00 $

Overtime pay

$150.00$
Total pay: $950.00 $

Total pay

$950.00$

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Use Cases

Estimate Your Overtime Earnings

Quickly calculate how much you'll earn for overtime hours at a 1.5x rate, helping you budget or decide whether to take on extra shifts.

Example: If you earn $18/hour and work 5 overtime hours, your overtime pay would be $135.

Plan Your Weekly Paycheck

Combine your regular pay with overtime to get a clearer picture of your total weekly income before taxes and deductions.

Example: For a 40-hour week at $15/hour plus 3 overtime hours, your gross pay would be $667.50.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is time-and-a-half pay?
Time-and-a-half is a common overtime rate where you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly wage for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. For example, if your regular rate is $20/hour, your overtime rate would be $30/hour.
How do I calculate time-and-a-half?
To calculate time-and-a-half, multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5. Then multiply that overtime rate by the number of overtime hours worked. For instance, $20/hour × 1.5 = $30/hour, and 5 overtime hours × $30 = $150 in overtime pay.
Is time-and-a-half required by law?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees in the U.S. must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. However, some states have different rules, and certain employees may be exempt.

Tips & Common Mistakes

Tips

  • Double-check your regular hourly rate before calculating—it should be your base pay before any bonuses or commissions.
  • Remember that overtime is typically calculated per workweek, not per day, unless your state has daily overtime laws.
  • Use this calculator for estimates only; your actual pay may vary due to rounding, state laws, or employer policies.
  • If you work multiple jobs, calculate overtime separately for each employer, as overtime is based on hours worked for a single employer.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Forgetting to multiply the regular rate by 1.5 first—some people mistakenly add 50% to the total pay instead of the hourly rate.
  • Including overtime hours in the regular hours total, which can lead to an incorrect calculation of overtime pay.
  • Assuming all hours over 8 in a day are overtime—this is only true in certain states; federal law uses the 40-hour weekly threshold.

Last updated: August 13, 2026