Time and a Half Calculator
Solve for regular base wages, 1.5x overtime rates, and double-time parameters.
Wages Summary
Time and a Half Rate (1.5x)
$30.00 / hr
Double Time Rate (2.0x)
$40.00 / hr
Paycheck Estimates
| Regular Base Rate | $20.00 / hr |
| Estimated Overtime Payout | $240.00 |
The Mathematics of Time and a Half Rates
Time and a half represents a premium compensation multiplier equal to 1.5 times an employee's base hourly rate of pay. It is standard for structural overtime and holiday shifts.
Calculating 1.5x Premium Rates:
Time and a Half Rate = Base Hourly Rate * 1.5
Calculating Base Rates (Reverse solving):
If you know your overtime rate is $X, your regular base pay is resolved by dividing by 1.5:
Base Hourly Rate = Overtime Rate / 1.5
Double Time (2.0x):
Double Time Rate = Base Hourly Rate * 2.0