Time and a Half Calculator
Calculate your overtime pay at time and a half rate. Under FLSA rules, non-exempt employees must receive 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Pay Summary
Overtime Details
FLSA Overtime Rules
Understanding Time and a Half Overtime
Time and a half refers to overtime pay where employees receive 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. This is required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for most non-exempt employees.
FLSA Overtime Requirements
Federal Overtime Rules
Covered employees must receive overtime pay for hours over 40 in a workweek
Who Qualifies
Non-exempt employees
Hourly workers
Salaried workers under $684/week
Overtime Rate
1.5 × regular rate
For hours >40 per week
Some states require double time
Calculating Time and a Half
Overtime Pay Formula
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Regular Rate × 1.5
| Regular Rate | Overtime Hours | Overtime Rate | Overtime Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | 5 | $30.00 | $150.00 |
| $25.00 | 10 | $37.50 | $375.00 |
State Overtime Laws
While federal law requires time and a half for hours over 40, some states have additional requirements. California requires double time for hours over 12 in a day, and some states have different thresholds.
| State | Overtime Threshold | Rate | Special Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal (FLSA) | 40 hours/week | 1.5x | Workweek basis |
| California | 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day | 1.5x / 2x | Double time after 12 hours |
| New York | 40 hours/week | 1.5x | Sundays at 1.5x |
| Texas | 40 hours/week | 1.5x | No state income tax |
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)
- Hourly workers
- Salaried under $684/week
- Most production workers
- Administrative staff
- Retail employees
Exempt (No Overtime)
- Executive employees
- Professional workers
- Outside salespeople
- Certain computer employees
- Salaried over threshold
Overtime Pay Calculation Methods
Regular Rate Method
Overtime = OT Hours × Regular Rate × 1.5
Most common method
Used for hourly workers
Salary Conversion
Convert salary to hourly first
Then apply overtime rate
For salaried non-exempt
Weighted Average
For varying hourly rates
Average rate × 1.5 × OT hours
Complex calculations
Overtime and Taxes
Overtime pay is subject to the same tax withholdings as regular pay. This includes federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and applicable state taxes. Some states have special tax treatments for overtime pay.
Record Keeping Requirements
FLSA Record Keeping
Required Records
- Employee name and address
- Hours worked each day/week
- Total wages paid each pay period
- Overtime hours and pay
- Deductions from wages
Retention Period
- 3 years for large employers
- 2 years for small employers
- Records must be accessible
- Available for DOL inspection
- Electronic records acceptable
Key Takeaways for Time and a Half
- Time and a half = 1.5 × regular hourly rate for hours over 40/week
- Required by FLSA for non-exempt employees
- Based on workweek, not pay period
- Some states have stricter requirements
- Exempt employees (executives, professionals) don't qualify
- Overtime pay is taxed like regular wages
- Employers must keep detailed time records
- Double time may apply in some situations