Time and a Half Calculator
Time and a half means being paid 1.5 times your normal hourly rate for overtime. Enter your hourly rate and the number of overtime hours you have worked below to get an instant gross pay figure.
What is time and a half?
Time and a half is one of the most common overtime arrangements used by UK employers. It means that for every hour of overtime you work, you are paid 1.5 times your normal hourly rate, rather than your standard rate or a flat "no uplift" rate. If your normal hourly rate is £14, time and a half comes to £21 per overtime hour.
It is worth remembering that UK law does not require any employer to pay time and a half specifically. Overtime pay of any kind, including time and a half, depends entirely on what is agreed in your employment contract, staff handbook, or a relevant workplace agreement. Time and a half is simply a widely used convention in many industries, particularly for weekday overtime and Saturday working, rather than a legal minimum.
Time and a half worked examples
| Hourly rate | Time-and-a-half rate | 5 hours overtime | 10 hours overtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| £10.00 | £15.00 | £75.00 | £150.00 |
| £12.00 | £18.00 | £90.00 | £180.00 |
| £15.00 | £22.50 | £112.50 | £225.00 |
| £20.00 | £30.00 | £150.00 | £300.00 |
| £25.00 | £37.50 | £187.50 | £375.00 |
| £30.00 | £45.00 | £225.00 | £450.00 |
Time and a half vs double time vs flat rate
Time and a half sits between a flat rate (1×, no uplift for overtime) and double time (2×). Many employers reserve time and a half for weekday overtime, and use double time only for premium occasions such as bank holidays or Sundays, although this split is entirely down to what each individual employer decides, rather than any fixed rule. If you need the higher multiplier, see our double time calculator. For overtime worked out from an annual salary rather than an hourly wage, our salary to hourly calculator will help you find your base hourly rate first.
Frequently asked questions
Is time and a half a legal requirement in the UK?
No. There is no UK law requiring employers to pay time and a half, or any other overtime multiplier. Overtime pay depends on your employment contract or workplace agreement.
How do I work out time and a half on £13 an hour?
Multiply £13 by 1.5 to get £19.50 per overtime hour. For 6 hours of overtime, that is £19.50 × 6 = £117.00 gross.
Does time and a half apply to my whole shift or just the extra hours?
This depends on your contract. In most arrangements, time and a half applies only to hours worked beyond your normal contracted hours, not your entire shift, but always check your own contract or staff handbook to be sure.