Time and a half is the standard U.S. overtime rate for hours over 40 a week. Some employers and states pay double time for holidays, seventh consecutive days or long shifts (California pays double time after 12 hours a day).
How to use the Time and a Half Calculator
- Standard pay rate
- Standard hours worked
- Hours at time and a half
- Hours at double time
- Hours at triple time
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Enter your standard pay rate and the hours worked at each rate.
Tips
- Tax figures here are estimates for planning – your actual tax depends on credits, deductions and local rules.
- Check the tax year and filing status before you rely on a result.
- Use gross (before-tax) figures unless a field asks for take-home pay.
- When in doubt, confirm with the tax authority’s own calculator or a tax professional.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing marginal and effective tax rates.
- Adding sales tax to a price that already includes it.
- Forgetting payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) on wages.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Standard pay rate | Amount in your currency |
| Standard hours worked | A number |
| Hours at time and a half | A number |
| Hours at double time | A number |
| Hours at triple time | A number |
What each result means
- Time and a half rate = [Standard pay rate]×1.5
- Pay for standard hours = [Standard pay rate]×[Standard hours worked]
- Time and a half pay = [Standard pay rate]×1.5×[Hours at time and a half]
- Double time pay = [Standard pay rate]×2×[Hours at double time]
- Triple time pay = [Standard pay rate]×3×[Hours at triple time]
- Total pay = [Pay for standard hours] + [Time and a half pay] + [Double time pay] + [Triple time pay]
Example values
How the main result changes when Standard pay rate changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Standard pay rate | Total pay |
|---|---|
| 10 | 600 |
| 15 | 900 |
| 20 | 1,200 |
| 25 | 1,500 |
| 30 | 1,800 |
| 40 | 2,400 |
Formula
Time and a half = 1.5 × standard rate; double time = 2×; triple time = 3×Total pay = Σ hours at each rate × that rateWorked example
Inputs — Standard pay rate: $20; Standard hours worked: 40; Hours at time and a half: 8; Hours at double time: 4; Hours at triple time: 0.
Results — Time and a half rate = $30.00; Pay for standard hours = $800.00; Time and a half pay = $240.00; Double time pay = $160.00; Triple time pay = $0.00; Total pay = $1,200.00.
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
$30 an hour.
When do I get double time?
It depends on your state and contract; California requires it after 12 hours in a day.
Is time and a half based on gross pay?
It's based on your regular rate of pay, including some bonuses.
What formula does the Time and a Half Calculator use?
Time and a half = 1.5 × standard rate; double time = 2×; triple time = 3×.