Time and a Half Pay Chart
Look up time and a half and double time for any hourly wage from $10 to $50, plus weekly overtime pay for 5, 10 and 20 extra hours. Printable chart.
Overtime Rates At a Glance
You work 46 hours in a week at $18 an hour. Your paycheck shows overtime on 6 hours at $27. That $27 is the time and a half rate you expect: 1.5 times $18. But the legal regular rate might be higher. Use the chart below to check your overtime rate, then verify your employer used the right regular rate.
Time and a Half Chart: Hourly Rate to Overtime Rates
How the Chart Works
This chart covers hourly rates from $10 up to $50 in $0.50 and $1 steps. Each row shows the base hourly rate, the 1.5x overtime rate, and the 2x double time rate. Double time is not required by federal law; it applies in states like California after 12 hours or under certain union contracts.
The chart starts at $10 because the federal minimum wage is $7.50 per hour as of 2026 (source: DOL minimum wage page). Most hourly workers earn above $10, so $10 is a practical floor for a lookup table.
To use the chart, find your base hourly rate in the first column. Read across to the 1.5x column for your overtime rate and the 2x column for a double time rate if your state requires it.
| Hourly Rate | 1.5x Rate | 2x Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| $10.50 | $15.75 | $21.00 |
| $11.00 | $16.50 | $22.00 |
| $11.50 | $17.25 | $23.00 |
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 |
| $12.50 | $18.75 | $25.00 |
| $13.00 | $19.50 | $26.00 |
| $13.50 | $20.25 | $27.00 |
| $14.00 | $21.00 | $28.00 |
| $14.50 | $21.75 | $29.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
| $15.50 | $23.25 | $31.00 |
| $16.00 | $24.00 | $32.00 |
| $16.50 | $24.75 | $33.00 |
| $17.00 | $25.50 | $34.00 |
| $17.50 | $26.25 | $35.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 |
| $18.50 | $27.75 | $37.00 |
| $19.00 | $28.50 | $38.00 |
| $19.50 | $29.25 | $39.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| $21.00 | $31.50 | $42.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 |
| $23.00 | $34.50 | $46.00 |
| $24.00 | $36.00 | $48.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 |
| $26.00 | $39.00 | $52.00 |
| $27.00 | $40.50 | $54.00 |
| $28.00 | $42.00 | $56.00 |
| $29.00 | $43.50 | $58.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| $31.00 | $46.50 | $62.00 |
| $32.00 | $48.00 | $64.00 |
| $33.00 | $49.50 | $66.00 |
| $34.00 | $51.00 | $68.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 |
| $36.00 | $54.00 | $72.00 |
| $37.00 | $55.50 | $74.00 |
| $38.00 | $57.00 | $76.00 |
| $39.00 | $58.50 | $78.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 |
| $41.00 | $61.50 | $82.00 |
| $42.00 | $63.00 | $84.00 |
| $43.00 | $64.50 | $86.00 |
| $44.00 | $66.00 | $88.00 |
| $45.00 | $67.50 | $90.00 |
| $46.00 | $69.00 | $92.00 |
| $47.00 | $70.50 | $94.00 |
| $48.00 | $72.00 | $96.00 |
| $49.00 | $73.50 | $98.00 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 |
Overtime Pay for 5, 10, and 20 Extra Hours
The total overtime pay you take home depends on how many extra hours you work. The table below shows the overtime pay for 5, 10, and 20 overtime hours at the 1.5x rate, across a range of base hourly rates. This helps you estimate your paycheck without multiplying.
For example, if your base rate is $20 an hour and you work 10 overtime hours, your overtime pay is $300. If you work 20 overtime hours, it is $600. These numbers are gross overtime pay before any taxes or deductions.
| Hourly Rate | 5 OT Hours | 10 OT Hours | 20 OT Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $75.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| $12.00 | $90.00 | $180.00 | $360.00 |
| $14.00 | $105.00 | $210.00 | $420.00 |
| $15.00 | $112.50 | $225.00 | $450.00 |
| $16.00 | $120.00 | $240.00 | $480.00 |
| $18.00 | $135.00 | $270.00 | $540.00 |
| $20.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | $600.00 |
| $22.00 | $165.00 | $330.00 | $660.00 |
| $25.00 | $187.50 | $375.00 | $750.00 |
| $28.00 | $210.00 | $420.00 | $840.00 |
| $30.00 | $225.00 | $450.00 | $900.00 |
| $35.00 | $262.50 | $525.00 | $1,050.00 |
| $40.00 | $300.00 | $600.00 | $1,200.00 |
| $45.00 | $337.50 | $675.00 | $1,350.00 |
| $50.00 | $375.00 | $750.00 | $1,500.00 |
How To Read the Time and a Half Chart for Rates Not Listed
If your hourly rate falls between the increments in the time and a half chart, estimate. Each $0.50 increase in the base rate adds $0.75 to the 1.5x rate and $1.00 to the 2x rate. For example, a $17.25 rate is not on the chart. $17.00 has a 1.5x rate of $25.50 and $17.50 has a 1.5x rate of $26.25. Your rate is halfway between, so your 1.5x rate is halfway between those: $25.875. Round to $25.88 for practical use.
The 2x rate works the same way. $17.00 gives $34.00, $17.50 gives $35.00, so $17.25 gives $34.50. This interpolation works for any rate the chart skips.
Why Your Paycheck May Differ From the Chart
Include Nondiscretionary Compensation
The time and a half chart assumes your regular rate equals your base hourly wage. The legal regular rate can be higher. Under the FLSA (29 U.S.C. § 207), the regular rate includes all nondiscretionary compensation: commissions, piece-rate earnings, shift differentials, and nondiscretionary bonuses. If you receive a $200 attendance bonus in a week you work 40 hours, your regular rate for that week is not $20 per hour. It is $20 plus $200 divided by 40 hours, which is $25 per hour. Your overtime rate is then $37.50, not $30.
Check State Overtime Rules
Your paycheck may also differ because of state overtime rules. California requires overtime after 8 hours in a day and double time after 12 hours (California Labor Code § 510). Colorado requires daily overtime after 12 hours (COMPS Order #39). Alaska requires daily overtime after 8 hours in certain industries (Alaska Stat. § 23.10.060). Nevada requires daily overtime after 8 hours if you earn less than 1.5 times the minimum wage (NRS 608.018). If you work in these states, your overtime pay may be triggered earlier or at a higher rate.
Watch Workweek Averaging and Tax
Another reason your paycheck might differ is workweek averaging. Overtime is calculated per workweek (29 CFR 778.105), not per pay period. If your employer pays biweekly and averages your hours across two weeks, they are likely underpaying you.
Tax withholding also changes the net number. The IRS treats overtime as regular wages (IRS Publication 15), not as supplemental wages. Your employer uses your W-4 to determine the withholding amount. A flat 22% tax deduction is not a federal rule. Your actual withholding depends on your filing status and allowances.
Overtime Rate Chart: Using the Lookup Table for Salaried Non-Exempt Workers
If you are a salaried non-exempt employee earning less than the salary threshold (currently $35,568 per year under the 2019 rule), you are entitled to overtime. Your regular rate is not your hourly equivalent. It is your weekly salary divided by the total hours you worked that week. For example, you earn $800 per week and work 45 hours. Your regular rate is $800 divided by 45, which is $17.78. Your overtime rate is $26.67. Use the overtime rate chart by finding the closest base rates. $17.50 gives $26.25 and $18.00 gives $27.00. Your rate is between them.
The fluctuating workweek method (29 CFR 778.114) allows a half-time overtime rate for salaried non-exempt employees whose hours vary week to week. Under this method, you get 0.5x the regular rate for overtime hours. The chart does not apply directly; your overtime rate is half the rate shown for your effective hourly wage.
Double Time Chart: When It Applies
The double time column in the lookup table is useful only under specific conditions. Federal law does not require double time (DOL Fact Sheet #23). California requires double time after 12 hours in a day. Some union contracts and employer policies also pay double time for holidays or Sundays. If you work in Rhode Island or Massachusetts, premium pay rules for Sunday and holiday work may trigger a double-time rate (RI Gen. Laws § 25-3-3, MA Blue Laws).
To use the double time chart, find your base rate and read the 2x column. If you earn $20 per hour, your double time rate is $40 per hour. This applies only to the hours covered by the state or contract rule.
Time and a Half Table: Printable Version
The tables above are generated from computations, not hand-typed. Copy them into a document, set the font to 10pt, and they fit on one page. The $0.50 increments cover most practical rates. If you need a rate not listed, use the interpolation method above.
One Thing That Often Goes Wrong
The most common mistake is assuming the chart's overtime rate is what you will be paid. The chart is accurate for your base wage. The failure case is an employer omitting a nondiscretionary bonus from the regular rate. If you earned a $500 quarterly bonus, your overtime for each of the 13 weeks in the quarter must be recalculated using a higher regular rate. Most payroll systems do not do this automatically. Check your own pay stubs and request a recalculation if the bonus is missing.
Common Questions
What is the time and a half of $15?
The time and a half of $15 is $22.50. The chart shows $15.00 in the first column and $22.50 in the 1.5x column.
What is the time and a half of $20?
The time and a half of $20 is $30.00. The chart shows $20.00 in the first column and $30.00 in the 1.5x column.
Why does my paycheck show a different overtime rate than the chart?
The chart uses your base hourly wage. Your legal regular rate may be higher if you receive nondiscretionary bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials. State laws such as California daily overtime or Colorado daily overtime after 12 hours also change the rate.
Can I use the overtime rate chart for a salaried position?
Only if your weekly salary divided by your hours worked equals a rate in the chart. For example, a $800 weekly salary with 40 hours worked gives a $20 regular rate. For 45 hours worked, the regular rate is $17.78, which is not on the chart; you must interpolate.
Does the chart include double time for holiday pay?
The 2x column shows a double time rate, but federal law does not require double time. Holiday pay is not required by federal law either. State laws like those in Rhode Island and Massachusetts may require premium pay for Sunday or holiday work. Check your state labor department.