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How It Works
Enter your standard hourly pay rate and the calculator multiplies it by common overtime factors: 1.5x (time and a half), 2x (double time), 3x, and 4x. Under U.S. federal law (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Example Problem
Your standard hourly rate is $25. What is your time-and-a-half pay?
- Overtime multiplier: 1.5
- Overtime rate: $25 × 1.5 = $37.50/hr
If you work 5 overtime hours that week, you earn an extra 5 × $37.50 = $187.50.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means 1.5 times your regular hourly wage. If you earn $20/hour, your time-and-a-half rate is $30/hour. This is the minimum overtime rate required by the FLSA for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours per week.
When is double time required?
Federal law does not require double time, but some state laws and union contracts do. California, for example, requires double time after 12 hours in a single workday or after 8 hours on the seventh consecutive workday.
Who is exempt from overtime pay?
Under the FLSA, salaried employees in executive, administrative, or professional roles earning above the salary threshold (currently $684/week) are generally exempt. Hourly employees and lower-salaried workers are almost always eligible for overtime.
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