What is time-and-a-half?

Time-and-a-half means an employee is paid 1.5 times their normal hourly rate for qualifying overtime hours. For instance, a $20/hr base rate becomes $30/hr during overtime.

When does overtime pay begin?

Under federal US law, overtime applies after 40 hours worked in a single workweek. Some states, like California, also mandate overtime pay for hours worked over 8 in a single workday.

Overtime Calculator – Calculate Time and a Half & Overtime Pay

Wage & Overtime Parameters

Regular Base Hourly Wage ($)

Regular Hours WorkedStandard week: 40 hrs

Overtime Hours WorkedHours exceeding 40

Overtime Multiplier

Total Gross Paycheck

$1,248.00

48 total hours worked (8 overtime)

Overtime Rate

$36.00/hr

1.5× base wage

Overtime Earnings

$288.00

8 hours at 1.5×

Regular Earnings

$960.00

40 regular hours

Effective Hourly Rate

$26.00

Blended average

What is the Overtime Calculator?

The Overtime Calculator computes your overtime pay rate, regular pay, overtime earnings, and total gross paycheck. In the United States under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time-and-a-half (1.5×) their regular rate of pay.

This tool lets you configure regular hours, overtime hours, and multiplier rates (1.5×, 2.0× double-time, or custom multipliers).

You can quickly verify your paycheck or project your earnings before taking on extra shifts.

How to Use This Calculator

1Enter your base hourly wage.
2Enter the number of regular hours worked (up to 40).
3Enter the number of overtime hours worked.
4Select your overtime multiplier (default is 1.5× time-and-a-half).
5Review the regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross paycheck.

Overtime Pay Formula

Total Pay = (Regular Hours × Base Rate) + (Overtime Hours × Base Rate × Overtime Multiplier)

The overtime rate is calculated by multiplying the base hourly rate by the overtime multiplier (e.g. $20 × 1.5 = $30/hr). Overtime pay is added to regular pay to determine total gross wages.

Base Rate: Regular hourly wage.

Overtime Rate: Base rate multiplied by 1.5 (or chosen multiplier).

Total Gross Pay: Combined regular and overtime earnings.

Worked Example: 48 Hours Worked at $24.00 per Hour

A technician works 40 regular hours and 8 overtime hours at $24.00/hour.

Given Inputs

Base Rate

$24.00

Regular Hours

40.00

Overtime Hours

8.00

Multiplier

1.5×

Step-by-Step Calculation

Regular Pay = 40 × $24.00 = $960.00.
Overtime Hourly Rate = $24.00 × 1.5 = $36.00 / hr.
Overtime Pay = 8 × $36.00 = $288.00.
Total Gross Pay = $960.00 + $288.00 = $1,248.00.

Final Result: $1,248.00 Gross Pay ($288.00 Overtime Earnings).

Important Notes & Assumptions

Default multiplier is 1.5×. Certain union agreements or state laws (e.g. California double-time rules) require 2.0× for specific overtime hours.
This tool provides mathematical calculations and is not formal legal advice regarding exempt vs. non-exempt labor classification.

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