Time and a Half Calculator
Quick 1.5× and 2× Rate Lookup
Last updated: October 2026
Enter your standard hourly rate and get your time-and-a-half (1.5×) and double-time (2.0×) rates instantly — no need to enter regular hours or fill out a full paycheck form. Optionally add your overtime hours to see the extra pay those hours are worth. Free, with no signup required.
How to Use This Time and a Half Calculator
- Enter your Standard Hourly Rate — your regular pay per hour.
- See your rates instantly — Time and a Half (1.5×) and Double Time (2.0×) both appear right away.
- Optionally enter Overtime Hours — if you know how many overtime hours you worked, enter them to see your total pay for those hours at the 1.5× rate.
How to Calculate Time and a Half (Formula)
Time and a Half Rate = Hourly Rate × 1.5
Double Time Rate = Hourly Rate × 2
Worked example: Say you earn $20 per hour.
- Time and a half rate: 20 × 1.5 = $30.00/hour
- Double time rate: 20 × 2 = $40.00/hour
- If you worked 5 overtime hours at time and a half: 30 × 5 = $150.00
Time and a Half Rates at Common Hourly Wages
What About Salaried Employees?
This calculator is built for an hourly rate, so if you're paid a salary, convert it to an hourly figure first. Divide your annual salary by the number of hours you typically work in a year (hours per week × weeks per year) — our Salary to Hourly Calculator does this conversion for you. Once you have your hourly equivalent, come back here to find your time-and-a-half and double-time rates.
Time and a Half vs. Double Time
Time and a half (1.5×) is the standard overtime rate required under federal law (the Fair Labor Standards Act) for non-exempt employees working beyond 40 hours in a workweek. Double time (2.0×) is not required by federal law — it's something an employer chooses to offer, often for holidays, or required by certain state laws for very long single-day shifts.
California is the most well-known example of state-mandated daily double-time rules. If you need the full breakdown of how daily and weekly overtime rules interact — including a worked example — see the California section of our Overtime Pay Calculator.
One tax note for 2026: only the federally required half in time and a half counts toward the new "no tax on overtime" deduction. If your employer pays double time, the extra amount above 1.5x does not qualify. Our no tax on overtime guide explains the $12,500 limit and who qualifies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is time and a half?
Time and a half is 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. If you earn $20 an hour, your time and a half rate is $30 an hour.
How do I figure out time and a half pay?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get your time-and-a-half rate. To find your total pay for a set number of overtime hours, multiply that rate by the number of hours worked.
What is double time pay?
Double time is twice your regular hourly rate. Unlike time and a half, it isn't required by federal law — it's typically offered by employer policy or required under certain state laws for hours beyond a daily threshold.
Am I eligible for time and a half?
Most hourly, non-exempt employees are eligible for time and a half under the Fair Labor Standards Act once they work beyond 40 hours in a workweek. Exempt employees — typically salaried professionals in executive, administrative, or similar roles meeting specific salary and duties criteria — are generally not entitled to overtime pay. Check with your employer or a labor law resource if you're unsure which category applies to you.
Is my data saved anywhere?
No. Nothing you enter is saved or sent anywhere — all calculations run locally in your browser and disappear when you refresh or close the page. Use the Print, Email, or Download buttons to save your results before you leave.
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
Time and a half for $20 an hour is $30 an hour ($20 x 1.5). Double time would be $40 an hour. So 5 overtime hours at time and a half earns an extra $150 on top of your regular pay.
Do I get time and a half on holidays?
Not by federal law. The FLSA does not require extra pay for working on a holiday unless those hours push you over 40 in the workweek. Many employers still pay 1.5x or 2x on holidays as company policy, so check your handbook and use the rate you are promised.
How do I calculate time and a half on a salary?
First turn your salary into an hourly rate by dividing your weekly pay by your normal weekly hours, then multiply by 1.5. For example, a $52,000 salary for 40-hour weeks is $1,000 a week, or $25 an hour, so time and a half is $37.50 an hour. This only applies if you are a non-exempt salaried employee.
This calculator is meant for a fast rate lookup — if you need a full pay breakdown that also accounts for your regular hours and total gross pay, our Overtime Pay Calculator covers that in one step.
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