Time and a half and double time by wage
| Regular wage | Time and a half (1.5×) | Double time (2×) | 10 overtime hours at 1.5× |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $150.00 |
| $11.00 | $16.50 | $22.00 | $165.00 |
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 | $180.00 |
| $13.00 | $19.50 | $26.00 | $195.00 |
| $14.00 | $21.00 | $28.00 | $210.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $225.00 |
| $16.00 | $24.00 | $32.00 | $240.00 |
| $17.00 | $25.50 | $34.00 | $255.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 | $270.00 |
| $19.00 | $28.50 | $38.00 | $285.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $300.00 |
| $21.00 | $31.50 | $42.00 | $315.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 | $330.00 |
| $23.00 | $34.50 | $46.00 | $345.00 |
| $24.00 | $36.00 | $48.00 | $360.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $375.00 |
| $26.00 | $39.00 | $52.00 | $390.00 |
| $27.00 | $40.50 | $54.00 | $405.00 |
| $28.00 | $42.00 | $56.00 | $420.00 |
| $29.00 | $43.50 | $58.00 | $435.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $450.00 |
| $31.00 | $46.50 | $62.00 | $465.00 |
| $32.00 | $48.00 | $64.00 | $480.00 |
| $33.00 | $49.50 | $66.00 | $495.00 |
| $34.00 | $51.00 | $68.00 | $510.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 | $525.00 |
| $36.00 | $54.00 | $72.00 | $540.00 |
| $37.00 | $55.50 | $74.00 | $555.00 |
| $38.00 | $57.00 | $76.00 | $570.00 |
| $39.00 | $58.50 | $78.00 | $585.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $600.00 |
| $41.00 | $61.50 | $82.00 | $615.00 |
| $42.00 | $63.00 | $84.00 | $630.00 |
| $43.00 | $64.50 | $86.00 | $645.00 |
| $44.00 | $66.00 | $88.00 | $660.00 |
| $45.00 | $67.50 | $90.00 | $675.00 |
| $46.00 | $69.00 | $92.00 | $690.00 |
| $47.00 | $70.50 | $94.00 | $705.00 |
| $48.00 | $72.00 | $96.00 | $720.00 |
| $49.00 | $73.50 | $98.00 | $735.00 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 | $750.00 |
When do you get time and a half?
- Federal rule (FLSA): non-exempt employees get at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- California: also daily overtime: 1.5× after 8 hours in a day, 2× after 12 hours, plus rules for the 7th straight workday. Alaska, Nevada and Colorado also have daily overtime rules.
- Holidays: federal law doesn’t require extra pay for working holidays. Holiday pay at 1.5× or 2× is a company policy or union contract benefit.
- Salaried, exempt employees generally don’t get overtime.
Is overtime taxed in 2026?
Yes, but there’s a new break. Under the 2025 tax law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), for tax years 2025 through 2028, eligible workers can deduct the overtime premium (the extra “half” in time and a half) from federal taxable income. The cap is $12,500 per return, or $25,000 for married couples filing jointly, phasing out above $150,000 of income ($300,000 joint). Social Security, Medicare and state income taxes still apply, and your paycheck withholding may not change. You claim the deduction on your tax return. Estimate your refund with the tax refund calculator.
Questions
How much is time and a half for $20 an hour?
$30 an hour. Double time would be $40 an hour.
How much is time and a half for $18 an hour?
$27 an hour.
How much is time and a half for $25 an hour?
$37.50 an hour; double time is $50.
Is overtime tax-free in 2026?
Partly. Eligible workers can deduct the overtime premium (up to $12,500, or $25,000 joint) from federal taxable income for 2025–2028. Payroll taxes and state taxes still apply.