1.5xTime and a Half Calculator

Overtime Calculator

Your full weekly paycheck in one view: regular hours, time-and-a-half overtime, and double time — totaled live as you type.

Pay period
Time and a half rate
$30.00
per overtime hour
Overtime pay
$150.00
Double-time pay
$0.00
Regular pay
$800.00
Total gross pay
$950.00

What this overtime calculator does

Most overtime tools stop at “rate × 1.5.” This one builds the whole gross paycheck the way payroll does: straight-time pay for your regular hours, time and a half for overtime hours past 40, and a separate 2x line for any double-time hours your state or contract provides. Switch to the biweekly view to see a repeating schedule across a two-week pay period.

The formula, step by step

  1. Regular pay = hourly rate × regular hours (usually up to 40)
  2. Overtime pay = hourly rate × 1.5 × overtime hours
  3. Double-time pay = hourly rate × 2 × double-time hours (where applicable)
  4. Gross pay = the three added together, before taxes and deductions

Example: at $20.00/hour with 40 regular hours, 6 overtime hours, and 2 double-time hours, gross pay is $800.00 + $180.00 + $80.00 = $1,060.00.

Getting the inputs right

  • Overtime hours are hours worked over 40 in one workweek under federal law. Each week stands alone — overtime can't be averaged across a pay period.
  • Your regular rate may exceed your base wage if you earn non-discretionary bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials — those must be folded into the rate before applying 1.5x.
  • Double time is not a federal requirement. It appears in state daily-overtime rules (California after 12 hours in a day) and in union or employer agreements. Leave it at 0 unless it applies to you — details on the double time page.

Overtime taxes: what actually happens

A bigger check can have proportionally bigger withholding, which is why overtime “feels” taxed harder — but it's ordinary income at your normal rates. For 2025–2028, eligible workers can also deduct the 0.5x premium portion of FLSA overtime on their federal return. Size that benefit with the no tax on overtime calculator.

Just need the quick 1.5x answer? The time and a half calculator is the fastest route, and the wage pages have precomputed answers for $12–$50/hour.

Frequently asked questions

How is overtime pay calculated?
Federal overtime is 1.5 times your regular rate for every hour over 40 in a workweek. Compute the overtime rate (regular rate x 1.5), multiply by overtime hours, and add it to your straight-time pay. Example: $22/hour, 47 hours = 40 x $22 ($880) + 7 x $33 ($231) = $1,111 gross.
When does overtime start — after 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week?
Federally, only after 40 hours in a workweek. A few states (including California, Alaska, Nevada, and Colorado) add daily thresholds that can trigger overtime even in a sub-40-hour week. Check your state labor department for the rule that applies to you.
Do PTO, sick days, or holidays count toward the 40 hours?
Generally no. FLSA overtime is based on hours actually worked. Paid time off is compensated but usually does not count toward the 40-hour overtime threshold unless your employer's policy or contract says otherwise.
Can salaried employees get overtime?
Yes — salary alone does not make you exempt. Salaried employees who don't meet the FLSA's exemption tests (salary level plus duties) are still owed overtime. Their regular rate is typically found by dividing weekly salary by the hours it is intended to cover.
How do I calculate biweekly overtime?
Overtime is figured one workweek at a time — you can't average two weeks. Working 50 hours then 30 hours still means 10 overtime hours in week one. This calculator's biweekly view doubles a repeating weekly schedule to show a two-week paycheck.