Time and a Half Calculator - Overtime Pay Calculator

How to Use the Time and a Half Calculator

Step 1: Enter Basic Information

• Regular Hourly Rate: Enter your standard hourly wage
• Regular Work Hours: Enter standard work hours (usually 40 hours/week)

Step 2: Enter Overtime Information

• Overtime Hours: Enter hours worked beyond standard work time
• Overtime Rate: Select overtime multiplier (1.5x, 2x, or 3x)

Step 3: View Calculation Results

The system will automatically calculate and display:

• Regular work hours pay
• Overtime pay amount
• Total pay
• Overtime rate details

Usage Scenarios

• Weekly Pay Calculation: Calculate total weekly wages
• Holiday Pay: Calculate double or triple pay for holidays
• Project Overtime: Calculate overtime pay during project periods
• Pay Verification: Verify if employer-paid overtime is correct

Usage Tips

• Ensure you understand overtime pay laws in your region
• Keep accurate records of work hours for calculation
• Different types of overtime may have different rates
• Holiday work usually enjoys higher rates

What is Time and a Half?

Time and a Half refers to an overtime pay rate where employees receive 1.5 times their regular hourly wage (150%) for hours worked beyond the standard work schedule. This is the minimum overtime rate required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the United States.

Overtime Pay Standards

According to the U.S. Department of Labor:

• Standard Work Hours: 40 hours per week
• Time and a Half: Regular hourly rate × 1.5
• Double Time: Regular hourly rate × 2.0 (holidays or special circumstances)
• Triple Time: Regular hourly rate × 3.0 (special holidays)

Eligible Employees

• Non-exempt Employees: Hourly paid employees
• Some Salaried Employees: Salaried employees eligible for overtime
• Contract Workers: Workers entitled to overtime pay per contract terms

Calculation Formulas

• Time and a Half: Overtime hours × Regular hourly rate × 1.5
• Total Pay: Regular pay + Overtime pay
• Weekly Pay: (Regular hours × Hourly rate) + (Overtime hours × Hourly rate × Multiplier)

Our Calculator Advantages

• Multiple Rate Support: Supports 1.5x, 2x, 3x and other overtime rates
• Flexible Calculation: Supports hourly, daily, weekly, monthly periods
• Real-time Calculation: Instant results as you input data
• Detailed Breakdown: Shows detailed breakdown of regular and overtime pay
• Multi-scenario Application: Suitable for different industries and job types