Time and a Half Calculator
Free time and a half calculator. Enter hourly rate and overtime hours for 1.5x overtime rate, total pay, and gross earnings with charts for US, UK, and India.
About This Calculator
Our Time and a Half Calculator helps employees, freelancers, and employers quickly compute overtime pay at 1.5 times the standard hourly rate. Whether you are an hourly worker calculating your weekly earnings, an employer estimating labor costs, or a freelancer negotiating project rates, this tool provides instant and accurate overtime calculations.
The calculator uses the standard time and a half formula: Overtime Pay = Regular Hourly Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours. It also computes the overtime rate per hour, regular pay based on standard hours (default 40 per week), and total gross pay combining regular and overtime earnings. Results are displayed in easy-to-read cards with a bar chart comparing regular pay versus overtime pay and standard versus overtime rates.
Regional Notes
United States: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) mandates overtime at 1.5x the regular rate for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours per week. As of 2025, the exempt salary threshold is approximately $43,888 per year. Some states like California have additional rules requiring double time for hours exceeding 12 in a day.
India: The Factories Act, 1948 requires overtime at twice the ordinary rate (double time) for workers exceeding 9 hours per day or 48 hours per week. For IT and service sector employees, overtime policies are governed by employment contracts and state-specific shop and establishment acts.
United Kingdom: The Working Time Regulations 1998 set a 48-hour average working week, but employees can voluntarily opt out. There is no statutory right to overtime pay; however, employment contracts typically specify overtime rates, often at time and a half or double time. Employers must ensure total pay meets the National Minimum Wage requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is time and a half pay?
Time and a half pay is an overtime rate where employees earn 1.5 times their standard hourly wage for hours worked beyond the regular 40-hour workweek. For example, if your standard rate is $20 per hour, your time and a half rate would be $30 per hour. This rate is commonly applied to overtime hours, weekends, and holidays under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the United States.
How do I calculate time and a half pay?
To calculate time and a half pay, multiply your standard hourly rate by 1.5 to get the overtime rate, then multiply that rate by the number of overtime hours worked. The formula is: Overtime Pay = Standard Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours. For instance, if your standard rate is $25/hour and you worked 10 overtime hours, your overtime pay would be $25 × 1.5 × 10 = $375.
Is overtime pay mandatory in the United States?
Yes, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay non-exempt employees overtime at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular pay rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states have additional overtime laws, such as California which requires double-time pay for hours worked beyond 12 in a single day or beyond 8 on the seventh consecutive workday.
What is the difference between time and a half and double time?
Time and a half pays 1.5 times the standard hourly rate, while double time pays 2 times the standard rate. Double time is less common and typically applies to specific situations such as working on holidays, exceeding 12 hours in a day (California), or as specified in union contracts or employment agreements.
How does overtime pay work for salaried employees in India?
In India, the Factories Act, 1948 mandates that workers who work beyond 9 hours a day or 48 hours a week must be paid overtime at twice their ordinary rate of wages (double time). The working hours cap is 48 hours per week with a maximum of 9 hours per day. For IT and service sectors, overtime rules may vary based on employment contracts and state-specific shop and establishment acts.
How does overtime pay work in the United Kingdom?
In the UK, there is no statutory right to overtime pay for employees working beyond 48 hours per week under the Working Time Regulations 1998, though employees can opt out of the 48-hour limit. Many employment contracts do specify overtime rates, often at time and a half or double time. UK employers must ensure overtime pay does not bring the average hourly rate below the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage.
What types of employees are exempt from overtime pay?
Under US federal law (FLSA), employees classified as exempt are not entitled to overtime pay. Exempt categories include executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and certain computer employees who meet specific salary and duty tests. As of 2025, the exempt salary threshold is approximately $844 per week ($43,888 annually). Independent contractors and certain agricultural workers are also exempt from overtime requirements.
How do I calculate total pay with overtime?
To calculate total pay for a work period, first calculate regular pay by multiplying your standard rate by regular hours (typically 40). Then calculate overtime pay by multiplying your standard rate by 1.5 and then by overtime hours. Finally, add regular pay and overtime pay together. Total Pay = (Regular Rate × Regular Hours) + (Regular Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours).