Overtime Calculator — Time and a Half, Double Time and Holiday Pay
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Enter your hourly rate and the hours you worked in one workweek. Hours over 40 are paid at time and a half, as the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires for covered non-exempt employees.
If you worked on a paid holiday, add those hours and pick the holiday rate your employer uses. Federal law does not require extra pay for holiday work, so the rate comes from your employer’s policy or union contract.
- Gross pay this week
- $980.00
- Regular 40 h
- $800.00
- Overtime 6 h at 1.5×
- $180.00
- Holiday 0 h
- $0.00
$60.00 more than straight time. Hours over 40 in the workweek are paid at 1.5× (federal FLSA). Before taxes and deductions.
Time and a half and double time by hourly rate
| Hourly rate | Time and a half (1.5×) | Double time (2×) |
|---|---|---|
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 |
Worked examples
$20/hour, 46 hours
- 40 h × $20 = $800
- 6 h × $30 = $180.00
→ $980.00 gross
$22/hour, 48 hours incl. 8 holiday hours at 1.5×
- Overtime: 8 hours over 40, taken from regular days first
- Holiday 8 h × $33 = $264.00
→ $1,232.00 gross
$18/hour, 32 hours incl. 8 holiday hours at double time
- No overtime (under 40)
- Holiday 8 h × $36 = $288.00
→ $720.00 gross
How overtime is calculated
- Count the hours you actually worked in the workweek (a fixed 7-day period your employer sets).
- Hours up to 40 are paid at your regular rate.
- Every hour over 40 is paid at 1.5 times your regular rate.
- Each workweek stands alone: two weeks of 45 and 35 hours still mean 5 overtime hours.
Holiday pay and overtime together
Holiday hours count as hours worked. This calculator takes overtime hours from regular days first, and if a holiday hour is also an overtime hour it is paid once at the higher of the two rates, not both. Some employers pay both premiums; if yours does, use their figures.
What this calculator does not cover
- Daily overtime and seventh-day rules in some states (for example California) — check your state labor department.
- Bonuses, commissions or shift differentials that change your regular rate.
- Exempt (salaried) employees, taxes and deductions.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor — Fact Sheet #23: Overtime Pay Requirements of the FLSA — Over 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5× the regular rate; 168-hour workweek; no averaging over 2 weeks; holiday work not overtime as such
- U.S. Department of Labor — Holidays — Federal law does not require pay for holidays not worked or premium pay for holiday work
Checked 2026-10-31.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5. At $20 an hour, time and a half is $30 an hour. Overtime pay = overtime hours × that rate.
When does overtime start?
Under the federal FLSA, after 40 hours worked in a workweek. Working more than 8 hours in one day is not overtime under federal law, though some states have daily overtime rules.
Is holiday pay required?
Not under federal law. The Department of Labor says pay for holidays not worked and premium pay for holiday work are matters between you and your employer. Pick your employer’s rate above.
What is double time?
Twice your regular rate. It is not required by federal law but some employers, union contracts and some state rules use it, often for holidays or very long shifts.
Can my employer average hours over two weeks?
No for FLSA overtime: each workweek is counted on its own, even if you are paid biweekly. Run the calculator once for each week.
Is this my take-home pay?
No. It is gross pay before taxes and deductions. Your pay stub shows the final amount.