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Time and a Half Calculator
Calculate time and a half, double time, and double-time-and-a-half pay in seconds. Free overtime and holiday pay calculator for US, Australian, Canadian, and NZ workers with optional tax estimation for take-home pay.
Time and a half calculator
Quick answer
A time and a half calculator computes overtime pay by multiplying your hourly wage by 1.5 for each overtime hour, often above 40 weekly hours in the US. Formula: Overtime Pay = Hourly Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours. Example: at $20/hour for 5 overtime hours, overtime pay is $150.
What is time and a half pay?
Time and a halfis overtime pay at 1.5 times an employee's standard hourly wage. Under US FLSA, this is typically the minimum overtime rate for non-exempt employees above 40 hours in a workweek.
Employers and agreements may also apply premium pay for holidays, weekend shifts, night shifts, and consecutive-day rules.
- Half time: 0.5x premium in specific US fluctuating-workweek cases
- Double time: 2x in California daily-overtime and some agreements
- Double time and a half: 2.5x common for AU/NZ public holidays
Time and a half formulas
Time and a half pay = Hourly Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours
Double time pay = Hourly Rate × 2 × Double Time Hours
Double time and a half pay = Hourly Rate × 2.5 × Hours on That Rate
Triple time pay = Hourly Rate × 3 × Triple Time Hours
Gross pay = Regular + 1.5× + 2× + 3× totals
Net pay = Gross pay × (1 − Tax Rate)
Worked example: at $20/hour, 40 regular hours, 6 time-and-a-half hours, and 3 double-time hours yields $1,100 gross.
What is double time and a half?
Double time and a half is overtime paid at 2.5x your regular hourly rate. It is common for Australian and New Zealand public holidays.
| Rate | Multiplier | Typical trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Time and a half | 1.5× | US overtime 40+ hours |
| Double time | 2× | California 12+ hour days |
| Double time and a half | 2.5× | AU/NZ public holidays |
| Triple time | 3× | Rare contract-specific premium |
Time and a half by country and state
United States (FLSA)
1.5x over 40 weekly hours for non-exempt employees. No federal daily overtime and no federal holiday premium requirement.
Texas
Texas follows FLSA baseline: 1.5x after 40 weekly hours, no daily overtime law.
California
1.5x after 8 daily or 40 weekly hours, 2x after 12 daily hours, and special 7th consecutive day rules.
Australia
Modern Awards commonly set 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays, and 2.5x public holidays. Always check your specific award.
Canada
Rules vary by province. Common thresholds are 1.5x after 40 to 44 weekly hours; some provinces include daily thresholds.
New Zealand
No blanket statutory overtime premium, but public holidays require at least 1.5x and often a day in lieu.
United Kingdom
No legal overtime premium minimum; overtime rates are contract-defined.
Holiday pay time and a half — how it works
In the US, holiday premium is usually policy or contract based. In Australia, public holidays are often 2.5x under awards. In NZ, public holidays are at least 1.5x plus a day in lieu when applicable.
Time and a half pay rate table
| Hourly rate | 1.5× | 2× | 2.5× |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 | $30.00 |
| $13.00 | $19.50 | $26.00 | $32.50 |
| $14.00 | $21.00 | $28.00 | $35.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $37.50 |
| $16.00 | $24.00 | $32.00 | $40.00 |
| $17.00 | $25.50 | $34.00 | $42.50 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 | $45.00 |
| $19.00 | $28.50 | $38.00 | $47.50 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
| $21.00 | $31.50 | $42.00 | $52.50 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 | $55.00 |
| $23.00 | $34.50 | $46.00 | $57.50 |
| $24.00 | $36.00 | $48.00 | $60.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $62.50 |
| $28.00 | $42.00 | $56.00 | $70.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $75.00 |
| $32.00 | $48.00 | $64.00 | $80.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 | $87.50 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $100.00 |
| $45.00 | $67.50 | $90.00 | $112.50 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 | $125.00 |
How to calculate time and a half — 4 steps
- 1. Find your regular hourly rate.
- 2. Identify overtime hours by your jurisdiction thresholds.
- 3. Multiply rate × 1.5 for time-and-a-half rate.
- 4. Multiply 1.5x rate by overtime hours, then add regular pay.
Time and a half calculation examples
| Scenario | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Time and a half for $18/hour | 18 × 1.5 | $27/hour |
| Time and a half for $20/hour | 20 × 1.5 | $30/hour |
| Time and a half for $21/hour | 21 × 1.5 | $31.50/hour |
| Time and a half for $15/hour | 15 × 1.5 | $22.50/hour |
| Time and a half for $25/hour | 25 × 1.5 | $37.50/hour |
| Holiday overtime (5 hours @ $20) | 20 × 1.5 × 5 | $150 |
| 8 holiday hours @ $22 (US 1.5x) | 8 × 22 × 1.5 | $264 |
| 8 public-holiday hours @ $30 (AU 2.5x) | 8 × 30 × 2.5 | $600 |
| Double time for $20/hour | 20 × 2 | $40/hour |
| Double time and a half for $20/hour | 20 × 2.5 | $50/hour |
Time and a half calculator with taxes
Use the tax field to estimate take-home pay. Overtime is not taxed at a special overtime rate; it is taxed at your marginal rate like other income.
Time card calculator with time and a half
If you track clock-in/out by day, total weekly hours first. Put base hours in standard hours, then enter overtime tiers separately. Under US FLSA, overtime is calculated per 7-day workweek, not averaged across two weeks.
Time and a half for salaried non-exempt employees
Convert weekly salary to hourly rate first, then apply overtime multipliers.
Regular Hourly Rate = Weekly Salary ÷ Hours Assumed
Overtime Rate = Regular Hourly Rate × 1.5
Do bonuses count toward time and a half?
Under FLSA, non-discretionary bonuses are included in regular rate calculations for overtime premiums.
Frequently asked questions
What does time and a half mean?
Time and a half means 1.5 times your standard hourly wage. If you earn $20 per hour, your time-and-a-half rate is $30 per hour. In the US, FLSA requires at least 1.5x for non-exempt workers over 40 weekly hours.
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 to get your overtime rate, then multiply by overtime hours. Example: $18 × 1.5 = $27 overtime rate; 6 overtime hours pays $162.
What is time and a half for $15 an hour?
$15 × 1.5 = $22.50 per hour.
What is time and a half for $18 an hour?
$18 × 1.5 = $27.00 per hour.
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
$20 × 1.5 = $30.00 per hour. Five overtime hours pays $150.
What is time and a half for $21 an hour?
$21 × 1.5 = $31.50 per hour.
What is time and a half for $25 an hour?
$25 × 1.5 = $37.50 per hour.
What is double time and a half?
Double time and a half is 2.5 times your standard hourly rate. Formula: Hourly Rate × 2.5 × Hours. It is common for Australian and New Zealand public-holiday work.
How do I calculate holiday pay time and a half?
Multiply hourly rate by 1.5 and then by holiday hours worked. Example: $22 × 1.5 × 8 = $264. In Australia, many awards use 2.5x on public holidays.
Is overtime pay required in the US?
Yes, for non-exempt employees under FLSA. Overtime is generally required at 1.5x for hours over 40 in a single workweek.
How is overtime calculated in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand?
Australia uses award-based penalty rates, often 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays, and 2.5x public holidays. Canada rules vary by province, often 1.5x after 40 to 44 weekly hours. New Zealand has no blanket overtime premium, but public holidays require at least 1.5x and often a day in lieu.
Does overtime get taxed at a higher rate?
No. Overtime is taxed at your marginal rate like other income. Paycheck withholding can make overtime checks seem over-taxed, but reconciliation happens at tax filing.
Is this time and a half calculator free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, no email, and no usage cap.