Double Time Calculator
Quickly calculate your double-time earnings. Enter your hourly rate and the number of hours worked at 2× pay to see exactly what you're owed.
✓ Calculates 2× pay rate automatically
✓ Handles California & Alaska daily OT rules
✓ Breaks down regular + overtime + double time
Overtime pay calculator
Regular pay
40.00 hrs × $20.00
Overtime pay
5.00 hrs × $30.00 (1.5×)
Total gross pay
45.00 hrs total · $21.11/hr effective
Federal (FLSA) — most states
Overtime = hours over 40 in a workweek. Pay at 1.5× the regular rate.
What Is Double Time Pay?
Double time means you earn twice your regular hourly rate. While federal law (FLSA) doesn't specifically mandate double time, several states—most notably California—require it under certain conditions.
When Does Double Time Apply?
- California: After 12 hours in a single workday, or after 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day in a workweek.
- Union contracts: Many collective bargaining agreements include double time for holidays, weekends, or extended shifts.
- Company policy: Some employers voluntarily offer double time for holidays.
Double Time Formula
Double-Time Pay = Hourly Rate × 2 × Double-Time Hours
For example, if you earn $22/hour and work 3 hours of double time: $22 × 2 × 3 = $132 in double-time earnings.
Double Time vs. Time-and-a-Half
Time-and-a-half (1.5×) is the standard overtime rate for most hourly workers. Double time (2×) is a higher premium typically reserved for extreme hours or special circumstances. In California, you might earn 1.5× from hours 9–12, then switch to 2× after hour 12 in the same day.