Time and a Half Calculator
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Under federal FLSA rules, non-exempt hourly employees working over 40 hours in a single workweek are entitled to overtime pay at time and a half—meaning 1.5 times their regular hourly rate.
Enter your base hourly wage and total hours worked this week to instantly calculate your regular earnings, overtime premium, and total weekly gross paycheck.
2026 Wage & Paycheck Reference Benchmarks
Standard 40-hour workweek (2,080 hours/year) benchmarks comparing gross hourly wages, annual salaries, monthly gross pay, estimated federal income taxes, FICA payroll taxes (Social Security & Medicare), and estimated net take-home pay.
| Hourly Rate | Gross Annual | Monthly | Est. Federal Tax | FICA (7.65%) | Est. Net Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $31,200.00 | $2,600.00 | $1,564.00 | $2,386.80 | $27,249.20 |
| $20.00/hr | $41,600.00 | $3,466.67 | $2,812.00 | $3,182.40 | $35,605.60 |
| $25.00/hr | $52,000.00 | $4,333.33 | $4,060.00 | $3,978.00 | $43,962.00 |
| $30.00/hr | $62,400.00 | $5,200.00 | $5,308.00 | $4,773.60 | $52,318.40 |
| $40.00/hr | $83,200.00 | $6,933.33 | $9,474.00 | $6,364.80 | $67,361.20 |
| $50.00/hr | $104,000.00 | $8,666.67 | $14,050.00 | $7,956.00 | $81,994.00 |
| $75.00/hr | $156,000.00 | $13,000.00 | $26,174.00 | $11,934.00 | $117,892.00 |
| $100.00/hr | $208,000.00 | $17,333.33 | $38,654.00 | $14,527.00 | $154,819.00 |
*Assumes standard 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year (2,080 annual hours) for a single filer in tax year 2026 using the IRS standard deduction ($16,100). State and local income taxes are not included.
How the calculation works
- Regular Pay = 40 standard hours × Base Hourly Rate.
- Time and a Half Rate = Base Hourly Rate × 1.5.
- Overtime Pay = (Total Hours − 40) × Time and a Half Rate.
- Total Gross Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay.
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half pay?
Time and a half is 1.5 times an employee's standard hourly rate. For example, if you earn $20.00 an hour, your time and a half overtime rate is $30.00 per hour ($20 x 1.5).
How do you calculate time and a half for 48 hours at $25/hr?
For 48 hours worked at $25.00/hour: Regular pay is 40 hours x $25 = $1,000.00. Overtime is 8 hours at $37.50/hr ($25 x 1.5) = $300.00. Total weekly gross pay equals $1,300.00.
Who is eligible for time and a half pay under the FLSA?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered non-exempt hourly employees are legally entitled to overtime pay of at least 1.5 times their regular pay rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.
What is time and a half on $18, $20, and $30 an hour?
At $18/hr, time and a half is $27.00/hr. At $20/hr, it is $30.00/hr. At $25/hr, it is $37.50/hr. At $30/hr, it is $45.00/hr.
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Method and statutory parameters last reviewed September 27, 2026. Built and tested by PullMesh. See our methodology and sources. Estimates are informational, not tax, payroll, or legal advice.