What is time and a half?

Time and a half means you are paid 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. If your normal rate is $20/hr, your time and a half rate is $30/hr. In the US, the FLSA requires this for non-exempt employees working more than 40 hours per week.

How do I calculate time and a half?

Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get your overtime rate. Then multiply that by the number of overtime hours worked. Example: $20/hr × 1.5 = $30/hr overtime rate. 10 overtime hours × $30 = $300 in overtime pay.

How much is time and a half for $20 an hour?

Time and a half for $20/hr is $30/hr ($20 × 1.5 = $30). If you work 10 overtime hours at this rate, you earn $300 in overtime pay on top of your regular $800 (40 hours × $20), for a weekly total of $1,100.

Does the UK legally require time and a half for overtime?

No. UK law (Working Time Regulations 1998) does not mandate a minimum overtime premium rate. Your right to time and a half comes from your employment contract, not legislation. However, your total average pay must not fall below the 2026 National Minimum Wage of £12.21/hr.

What is the overtime rule in Australia?

In Australia, overtime is governed by the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards. Most awards pay time and a half (150%) for the first two overtime hours and double time (200%) after that. Full-time employees ordinarily work 38 hours per week — any reasonable additional hours beyond this may attract overtime rates.

What is the overtime threshold in Canada?

In most Canadian provinces, overtime begins after 44 hours per week and is paid at 1.5× the regular rate. Quebec sets the threshold at 40 hours. British Columbia and Saskatchewan calculate overtime both daily (over 8 hours) and weekly (over 40 hours), whichever is greater.

Is overtime pay taxed differently?

Overtime pay is taxed as regular income at your marginal rate — it is not a separate tax category. However, from the 2025 tax year through 2028, US workers can deduct the 'premium' portion of overtime pay (the extra 50%) up to $12,500 if single or $25,000 if married filing jointly, subject to income phase-outs.

What is double time pay?

Double time pay is 2× your regular hourly rate. It applies in specific situations: California requires double time for hours over 12 in a single day or the first 8 hours on a 7th consecutive workday. Australian Modern Awards often require double time after the first two overtime hours.

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Time and a Half Quick Reference — Common Hourly Rates (USD)

Regular Rate	Time & Half (1.5×)	Double Time (2×)	10hr OT Weekly Total
$12.00/hr	$18.00/hr	$24.00/hr	$660
$15.00/hr	$22.50/hr	$30.00/hr	$825
$17.00/hr	$25.50/hr	$34.00/hr	$935
$18.00/hr	$27.00/hr	$36.00/hr	$990
$20.00/hr	$30.00/hr	$40.00/hr	$1,100
$22.00/hr	$33.00/hr	$44.00/hr	$1,210
$25.00/hr	$37.50/hr	$50.00/hr	$1,375
$30.00/hr	$45.00/hr	$60.00/hr	$1,650
$35.00/hr	$52.50/hr	$70.00/hr	$1,925
$40.00/hr	$60.00/hr	$80.00/hr	$2,200
$50.00/hr	$75.00/hr	$100.00/hr	$2,750

10hr OT weekly total = (40hrs × regular rate) + (10hrs × time and half rate). Before tax.

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Overtime Laws by Country — 2026

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Country	Currency	OT Threshold	Standard OT Rate	Governing Law
🇺🇸 United States	USD ($)	40 hrs/week	1.5× (time and a half)	FLSA — Fair Labor Standards Act
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	GBP (£)	Contractual only	Contractual (1× to 2×)	Working Time Regulations 1998
🇨🇦 Canada (Ontario)	CAD (CA$)	44 hrs/week	1.5× after threshold	ESA — Employment Standards Act
🇨🇦 Canada (BC/Sask)	CAD (CA$)	8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/wk	1.5× (daily or weekly)	Provincial ESA
🇨🇦 Canada (Quebec)	CAD (CA$)	40 hrs/week	1.5×	Act Respecting Labour Standards
🇦🇺 Australia	AUD (A$)	38 hrs/week	1.5× first 2hrs, then 2×	Fair Work Act 2009
🇺🇸 California (US)	USD ($)	8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/wk	1.5× daily; 2× over 12hrs/day	California Labor Code §510

How to Calculate Time and a Half Pay — Step by Step

The calculation is the same in every country — only the threshold and currency change. Use this formula for any hourly wage in USD, GBP, CAD, or AUD:

Step 1 — Overtime Rate

Regular Rate × 1.5 = Time and Half Rate

Step 2 — Overtime Pay

Time and Half Rate × Overtime Hours

Step 3 — Weekly Total

(Regular Rate × 40) + Overtime Pay

Example: $20/hr Worker, 10 Hours Overtime

Regular rate: $20/hr. Overtime rate: $20 × 1.5 = $30/hr. Overtime pay: 10hrs × $30 = $300. Regular pay: 40hrs × $20 = $800. Weekly total: $800 + $300 = $1,100 before tax.

How to Calculate Overtime for Salaried Workers

Salaried non-exempt workers qualify for overtime under FLSA. To find their overtime rate: divide weekly salary by standard hours (usually 40) to get hourly equivalent, then multiply by 1.5. Example: $52,000/year ÷ 52 weeks = $1,000/week ÷ 40hrs = $25/hr regular rate. Overtime rate: $25 × 1.5 = $37.50/hr.

The 2025–2028 Overtime Tax Deduction — New US Rule

Starting with the 2025 tax year (filing in 2026), US workers can deduct the "overtime premium" — the extra 0.5× portion of overtime pay — from their federal taxable income. The cap is $12,500 if single or $25,000 if married filing jointly. Phase-outs begin at higher incomes. This is a legitimate and underused deduction that reduces the effective tax burden on overtime earnings.

Holiday Pay — Is It Automatically Time and a Half?

In the United States, federal law does not require holiday premium pay. It's entirely at the employer's discretion — though most offer it to attract and retain staff. In Australia, public holiday rates under Modern Awards are typically 250% (2.5×) of the ordinary rate. In Canada, public holiday pay must equal the employee's regular rate for that day, plus the regular rate for any hours actually worked. In the UK, holiday pay rules require your regular overtime to be reflected in statutory holiday pay calculations following the 2014 Bear Scotland v Fulton ruling.

Double Time Pay — When Does It Apply?

Double time (2×) is less common than time and a half but applies in specific scenarios. California mandates double time for any hours over 12 in a single workday and for the first 8 hours worked on a 7th consecutive workday. Australian Modern Awards commonly require double time after the first two overtime hours. Some employers offer it voluntarily on Sundays or public holidays regardless of legal requirement.

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Time and a Half — Common Questions

Real answers for workers in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

Time and a half means you're paid 1.5× your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. If your normal rate is $20/hr (or £20, CA$20, AU$20), your overtime rate is $30/hr. In the US, the FLSA requires this for non-exempt employees working more than 40 hours per week.

$20 × 1.5 = $30/hr. If you work 10 overtime hours at this rate, that's $300 in overtime pay on top of your regular $800 for 40 hours — a weekly total of $1,100 before tax.

$15/hr → $22.50 overtime. $17/hr → $25.50 overtime. $18/hr → $27.00 overtime. $25/hr → $37.50 overtime. The formula is always: hourly rate × 1.5.

No — overtime is taxed at your regular marginal income tax rate, not a special higher rate. It may push some of your income into the next tax bracket. From 2025–2028, US workers can also deduct the overtime 'premium' portion (the extra 0.5×) up to $12,500/year if single.

No. UK law (Working Time Regulations 1998) sets no minimum overtime premium. Your time and a half entitlement comes from your employment contract. However, your effective hourly rate across all hours must not fall below the 2026 National Minimum Wage of £12.21/hr.

Australia's Fair Work Act and Modern Awards set overtime at time and a half (150%) for the first two hours beyond ordinary hours, then double time (200%) after that. Standard ordinary hours for full-time employees are 38 per week.

Most Canadian provinces set overtime at 44 hours/week at 1.5× pay. Quebec uses 40 hours. British Columbia and Saskatchewan calculate overtime both daily (after 8 hours) and weekly (after 40), whichever produces the higher entitlement.

Double time is 2× your regular rate. California mandates it for hours over 12 in a single workday and for the first 8 hours on a 7th consecutive workday. Australian Modern Awards typically require double time after the first two overtime hours.