Time-and-a-Half Pay Calculator (1.5× Overtime)

How time-and-a-half pay works

Time-and-a-half is one of the most common overtime rates. It simply means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for eligible overtime hours. If you normally make $20/hour, time-and-a-half pays $30/hour for overtime.

The basic formula used by this calculator is:

weekly gross pay = (regular hours × rate) + (OT hours × rate × 1.5)

In “auto” mode, the calculator works out overtime hours for you by comparing your total weekly hours to your overtime threshold (for example 40 hours per week). Any hours above that threshold are treated as 1.5× overtime.

Manual overtime vs auto-threshold mode

Manual OT hours

Choose Manual OT hours if you already know exactly how many overtime hours you worked. You enter:

• Your regular hours
• Your overtime hours at 1.5×
• Your hourly rate and weeks per year

This mode is flexible if your schedule changes a lot or if your employer counts overtime in a way that doesn’t follow a simple weekly threshold.

Auto after threshold

The Auto after threshold mode is useful if overtime starts after a specific number of hours in a week (such as 40). You enter:

• Total hours worked this week
• The overtime threshold (for example, 40)
• Your hourly rate and OT multiplier

The calculator then splits your hours into regular and overtime automatically:

OT hours = max(total hours − threshold, 0)
regular hours = total hours − OT hours

Time-and-a-half examples

Here are a few quick examples of 1.5× overtime in action:

You can plug your own hourly rate and hours into the calculator above to see personalized results in your preferred currency.

Time-and-a-half for hourly vs salaried workers

Hourly workers

If you are an hourly worker, time-and-a-half often applies after a certain number of hours per day or per week. This calculator is designed for you: it takes your hourly rate and hours worked and shows how much extra overtime adds to your paycheck.

Salaried workers

For salaried workers, eligibility for overtime depends on your classification and local rules. Some salaried employees are exempt from overtime, while others still qualify for time-and-a-half.

If you do receive overtime, you can:

• Convert your salary to an hourly rate using the Salary → Hourly calculator
• Enter that hourly rate and your overtime hours into this time-and-a-half calculator

This won’t change your contract, but it helps you understand the effective value of working extra hours.

Frequently asked questions about time-and-a-half

Is time-and-a-half always 1.5×?

Yes, by definition time-and-a-half means 1.5 times your base hourly rate. However, some employers offer higher multipliers (such as 1.75× or 2×) for specific days like holidays. In those cases, you can adjust the multiplier field in the calculator.

What if my overtime multiplier is different?

The calculator defaults to 1.5×, but you can enter any multiplier your contract uses. For example, 1.25×, 1.75× or even 2×. The math is the same; only the multiplier changes.

Does overtime always increase my effective hourly rate?

In most cases, time-and-a-half raises your effective hourly rate for the week because some of your hours are paid at 1.5×. The calculator shows this in the Effective hourly field, which is:

effective hourly = weekly gross ÷ total hours worked

More financial tools that work with time-and-a-half

Time-and-a-half is just one piece of your income puzzle. You can combine this calculator with other tools on AllMyCalculator to get a fuller picture:

• Overtime Pay Calculator — mix regular overtime and double-time.
• Salary → Hourly Calculator — convert salary to an hourly rate.
• Hourly → Annual Salary — scale your hourly wage to yearly pay.
• Paycheck Calculator — move from gross overtime estimates to net pay.
• Compound Interest — see how saving overtime money can grow over time.

All tools are lightweight, fast, and mobile-friendly so you can run quick pay estimates on any device.