Time and a Half Calculator
Calculate your earnings when paid at 'Time and a Half' (1.5x your regular rate).
"Time and a half" is the standard overtime rate in the USA. Use this calculator to see exactly how much that extra shift is worth. (Set the multiplier to 1.5 for standard time and a half).
Standard USA overtime is 1.5x for hours over 40.
Calculating 1.5x Pay Rates
"Time and a half" is the standard premium pay rate for overtime work in the United States. It is strictly mathematically defined as 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.
When is 1.5x Pay Applied?
- Federal Overtime: By law, any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.
- Holidays: Many employers voluntarily pay time and a half for working major federal holidays.
- Weekend Work: Some union contracts or company policies pay 1.5x for Saturday or Sunday shifts.
Example Calculation
If your base pay is $20.00/hour:
Regular Pay:$20.00
Half Pay Bonus:$10.00
Time and a Half Rate:$30.00/hour
If you work 8 hours at this rate: 8 x $30 = $240.00/day (vs $160.00 at regular pay).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'time and a half' mean?
It means you are paid your regular hourly rate PLUS half of that rate again. It is equivalent to multiplying your hourly rate by 1.5.
When am I entitled to time and a half?
Federally, time and a half is required for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some companies also offer it for work on holidays (like Christmas or July 4th), Sundays, or unsociable hours, though this is not federally mandated.
How do I calculate 1.5x manually?
Take your hourly rate (e.g. $20). Divide it by 2 ($10). Add that to the original rate ($20 + $10 = $30). That is your time and a half rate.
Did you know?
USA federal law requires overtime pay at 1.5x for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.