Quick reference table
The math is trivial but the table saves a step at the kitchen table: multiply your rate by 1.5, then by the hours. At $18/hour an 8-hour holiday shift pays $216 instead of $144 — a $72 premium for one day.
- • $15/hr → $22.50 OT; 8 hrs = $180
- • $18/hr → $27.00 OT; 8 hrs = $216
- • $25/hr → $37.50 OT; 8 hrs = $300
- • $35/hr → $52.50 OT; 8 hrs = $420
FAQ
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
$30 per hour. Multiply any rate by 1.5: $20 × 1.5 = $30. An 8-hour shift at that rate pays $240.
Is holiday pay legally time and a half?
Not federally. The FLSA does not require premium pay for holidays — only for hours over 40 in a week. Holiday 1.5× or 2× pay is an employer policy, union term, or (rarely) state rule.
Do salaried workers get time and a half?
Exempt salaried workers do not. Non-exempt salaried workers do — their regular rate is salary ÷ scheduled hours, and overtime pays 1.5× that.
Is time and a half taxed more?
No — it is ordinary income. Withholding on a larger check may look higher, but the tax rate is the same marginal rate as your regular pay.
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