Time and a half calculator
Time and a half means 150% of your regular hourly rate — the FLSA minimum for overtime hours. Enter your rate to see it instantly.
When time and a half applies
Federal law requires it for hours beyond 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Many employers also pay it for holidays worked, though that's a policy choice rather than a federal requirement.
Formula: time-and-a-half rate = hourly rate × 1.5; pay = that rate × hours.
Estimates for reference only, based on 2026 published rates. Not tax, legal or financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is time and a half for $18 an hour?
$27 per hour: $18 × 1.5. Eight hours at that rate pays $216.
Do holidays require time and a half?
Not under federal law — holiday premium pay is employer policy or union contract, except where state rules (e.g., parts of New England retail) apply.
How is it different from double time?
Time and a half is 1.5× your rate; double time is 2×. Federal law only mandates the former for overtime.