Time and a Half Calculator
Time and a half = your rate × 1.5. It’s the federal overtime multiplier past 40 hours a week — and for holiday shifts it’s a perk, not a law. Below: the 1.5× number for every common wage, including each state’s minimum.
Time and a half for $20/hr is $30/hr. For the $7.25 federal minimum it’s $10.88; for California’s $16.90 minimum it’s $25.35.
- $15/hr$22.50
- $18/hr$27.00
- $20/hr$30.00
- $25/hr$37.50
- Federal minimum $7.25$10.88
Multiplier set by the FLSA for overtime; holiday time-and-a-half is employer policy.
Time and a half, common wages
| Regular rate | 1.5× rate | 8 OT hours pay |
|---|---|---|
| $7.25 | $10.88 | $87.00 |
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $120.00 |
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $144.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $180.00 |
| $16.00 | $24.00 | $192.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $216.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $240.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $264.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $300.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $360.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $420.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $480.00 |
Time and a half on each state’s minimum wage
| State minimum (2026) | Base | 1.5× |
|---|---|---|
| California | $16.90 | $25.35 |
| Washington | $17.13 | $25.70 |
| New York (NYC) | $17.00 | $25.50 |
| Florida | $14.00 | $21.00 |
| Illinois | $15.00 | $22.50 |
| Texas (federal $7.25) | $7.25 | $10.88 |
| Colorado | $15.16 | $22.74 |
| Arizona | $15.15 | $22.73 |
| Ohio | $11.00 | $16.50 |
Minimum wages as of July 2026 — full detail, tipped rates and scheduled increases on each state page or the 50-state table.
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half for $18 an hour?
$27.00 an hour. Eight overtime hours at $18 base pays $216.
When is time and a half required?
Federally: hours over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Some states add daily triggers (California over 8 hours/day). Holidays and weekends: only if your employer or contract says so.
Is holiday pay time and a half by law?
No federal law requires holiday premium pay — it's a common benefit, not a mandate. Massachusetts phased out its retail Sunday/holiday premium in 2023.
How do I calculate double time?
Rate × 2. It's rarer — California requires it past 12 hours in a day and past 8 on a seventh consecutive workday.
Sources & methodology
Sources: NumberBench methodology.
Results update as you type; general estimates, not financial or tax advice.