What this calculator does

  • Built on official FLSA federal labor standards (29 CFR Part 541, effective May 15, 2026).
  • Results include a plain-English interpretation of what the numbers mean for your situation.
  • All math happens locally — your data never leaves your device.

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Time-and-a-Half Result

Enter your rate and OT hours.
Disclaimer. All results are for educational estimation only and are not professional financial, legal, or tax advice. Calculations reflect the FLSA rule restored May 15, 2026 (29 CFR Part 541). State rules may impose stricter requirements.

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How this calculation works

"Time and a half" is the common name for the FLSA overtime multiplier of 1.5× your regular rate. For a $20/hour worker, that is $30/hour on overtime hours.

Your "regular rate" is not always your base hourly wage. Under FLSA, non-discretionary bonuses, commissions, and shift differentials are included in the calculation.

How this Time and a Half Calculator: Free Overtime Pay (No Signup) works — 2026 guide

Time and a half is the FLSA overtime multiplier — 1.5× your regular rate of pay for every hour worked past 40 in a single workweek. This free time and a half calculator handles the simple case (a flat hourly wage) and the trickier one: deriving the regular rate when bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials are part of your weekly pay. Enter your numbers, see the overtime rate, total OT pay, and combined weekly gross in one place. No signup, no paywall, no email required.

How to use it in 3 steps

  1. Enter your base hourly rate and the regular hours worked in the week (up to 40).
  2. Add overtime hours past 40 — the calculator applies 1.5× automatically. If you earned non-discretionary bonuses or commissions this week, enter them so the regular rate can be recalculated correctly under FLSA.
  3. Read your overtime rate, overtime pay, and total weekly gross, with the regular-rate derivation shown step by step.

Who this is for

Hourly workers verifying a paycheck, shift leads with night differential, and commission-based sales staff whose overtime rate is rarely simple. Pair it with the [overtime pay calculator](/tools/overtime-pay-calculator/) for full weekly overtime, the [double time pay calculator](/tools/double-time-pay-calculator/) for California-style 2× premiums, and the [FLSA eligibility checker](/tools/flsa-overtime-eligibility-checker/) to confirm whether a salaried worker is even entitled to overtime.

Data sources & authoritative references

This calculator is built on official U.S. rules and published statistics. Key sources:

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "time and a half" mean?
It means 1.5× your regular rate of pay. If your regular rate is $20/hour, time and a half is $30/hour, paid for overtime hours over 40 in a workweek.
How is the "regular rate" calculated if I earn bonuses?
Under FLSA, non-overtime bonuses and commissions are folded back into total weekly earnings, then divided by total hours worked, to derive the regular rate.
Is this time and a half calculator free?
Yes — 100% free, no signup, no email, no account. Every calculation runs instantly in your browser and your wage data never leaves your device.
What is the time and a half rate for $18 an hour?
1.5 × $18 = $27 per overtime hour. A worker with 6 overtime hours in a week earns 6 × $27 = $162 in overtime pay on top of their regular 40-hour check.
Does time and a half apply on weekends and holidays?
Under federal FLSA, no — overtime is triggered by hours over 40 in a workweek, not by the day of the week. Weekend or holiday premiums are set by employer policy, union contracts, or state law in a few cases.
Are salaried employees entitled to time and a half?
Only if they are non-exempt. Under the FLSA rule restored May 15, 2026, most employees earning under $684/week ($35,568/year) are non-exempt and must receive 1.5× overtime regardless of being paid a salary. Use our [FLSA eligibility checker](/tools/flsa-overtime-eligibility-checker/) to confirm.
How do shift differentials affect the regular rate?
Non-discretionary shift differentials (like a fixed night-shift premium) are included in the regular rate calculation. The 1.5× multiplier then applies to that higher blended rate, not just the base wage.

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