Time and a Half Calculator
Enter your base rate to see your time-and-a-half rate and total pay for those hours.
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$27.00/hr
Your time and a half rate
- Base rate
- $18.00/hr
- Hours at 1.5×
- 8 hrs
- Pay for those hours
- $216.00
- Extra earned vs base rate
- $72.00
- Daily total at 8 hours
- $216.00
How this calculator works
- 1Time and a half means your base rate plus half of your base rate.
- 2Multiply the base rate by 1.5 to get the premium rate.
- 3Multiply that rate by the hours worked at the premium.
Formula
Time and a half rate = Hourly rate × 1.5
Worked example
- A base rate of $18 per hour.
- $18 × 1.5 = $27 per hour.
- Eight hours at that rate pays $216.
What we assume
- Holiday premium pay is set by employer policy unless a contract requires it.
- Overtime uses the regular rate of pay, which may be higher than base rate if you receive certain bonuses.
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
$30 per hour.
Is holiday pay always time and a half?
No. Federal law doesn't require holiday premium pay. Many employers offer it by policy.
How is it different from double time?
Double time pays twice the base rate. Some states require it after long daily hours.
Results are estimates based on the information you provide and may differ from your actual paycheck. This calculator is for informational and planning purposes and is not tax, payroll, legal, or financial advice.