Work out time and a half, double time and double time and a half from any hourly rate, and a week's pay with overtime or penalty hours.
Penalty rates for common hourly rates
| Hourly rate | Time and a quarter | Time and a half | Double time | Double time and a half |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | $25.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
| $25.00 | $31.25 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $62.50 |
| $27.81 | $34.76 | $41.72 | $55.62 | $69.53 |
| $30.00 | $37.50 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $75.00 |
| $35.00 | $43.75 | $52.50 | $70.00 | $87.50 |
| $40.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $100.00 |
| $50.00 | $62.50 | $75.00 | $100.00 | $125.00 |
How it works
- Time and a quarter = rate × 1.25, time and a half = × 1.5, double time = × 2, double time and a half = × 2.5.
- Which multiplier applies, and when, is set by your award or agreement. For a whole week under a specific award use the penalty rates calculator or the overtime calculator.
- Pay is before tax; see the weekly pay calculator for take-home pay.
Common questions
What is time and a half?
1.5 times your ordinary hourly rate. On $27.81 an hour (the adult retail Level 1 rate) time and a half is $41.72.
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5. For double time multiply by 2, and for double time and a half by 2.5.
When do I get time and a half?
Under most awards, the first 2 or 3 hours of overtime on a weekday are paid at time and a half, then double time. Some awards also pay time and a half on Saturdays or Sundays; see weekend pay rates.
What is double time and a half?
2.5 times your rate, the usual public holiday rate under many awards: $69.53 on $27.81 an hour.
Do casuals get time and a half on top of the loading?
It depends on the award. Many set a casual penalty rate that includes the loading; a casual hospitality worker on $26.44 base gets 150% on Saturdays, not 1.5 × the casual rate.
See also public holiday pay rates and the casual loading calculator.
General information only. Award rates used in examples come from the Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides effective 1 July 2026.