The direct “what’s my overtime rate” question, answered from just a regular hourly rate.
How it works
Multiplying the regular hourly rate by 1.5 gives the time-and-a-half rate; multiplying by 2 gives the double-time rate.
What this does not include
This does not include a full weekly paycheck calculation — for that, including the 40-hour regular/overtime split, use this site’s overtime pay calculator instead.
How to use this calculator
- Enter your regular hourly rate.
A worked example
A $20/hour rate: time-and-a-half = 20 × 1.5 = $30/hour, and double time = 20 × 2 = $40/hour.
A $15.50/hour rate: time-and-a-half = $23.25/hour.
What the variables mean
| Variable | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate | Regular pay rate before any overtime multiplier |
| Time-and-a-half | 1.5× the regular rate, the common US overtime multiplier |
| Double time | 2× the regular rate, used for holidays or extreme overtime in some jurisdictions |
Edge cases worth knowing
Overtime rules vary by jurisdiction and employer policy. This calculator applies the standard 1.5× and 2× multipliers, but the actual threshold for when overtime kicks in isn’t universal.
An hourly rate of zero makes the calculation meaningless — there’s no base pay to scale up, so the calculator returns no result.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1.5x the legal standard for overtime pay?
In the US, “time and one-half” is the FLSA’s standard overtime multiplier for covered non-exempt employees working over 40 hours in a week.
When does double-time apply?
Double-time isn’t federally mandated but is common in some union contracts, state rules (like parts of California), or for holiday work — check your specific employment terms.
How is this different from the site’s overtime pay calculator?
That one computes a full weekly paycheck from total hours worked; this one just converts a rate, without needing a specific hours-worked figure.
