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Double Time Calculator

Calculate your gross pay at 2× your regular rate. Useful for holiday pay, California overtime, and union contract shifts.

Double Time Inputs

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Double Time Pay
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Regular Pay
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Double Time Formula

DT Rate = Regular Rate × 2  (e.g. $20 × 2 = $40/hr)
DT Pay = DT Rate × DT Hours  (e.g. $40 × 8 = $320)
Regular Pay = Regular Rate × Regular Hours  (e.g. $20 × 40 = $800)
Total Pay = Regular Pay + DT Pay  (e.g. $800 + $320 = $1,120)

Double Time Pay by Hours

DT Hours DT Rate DT Pay Regular Pay Total Pay

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is double time pay?

Double time means you earn exactly 2× your regular hourly rate. For example, at $20/hour your double-time rate is $40/hour. It is more generous than the standard time-and-a-half (1.5×) overtime rate.

When is double time required by law?

Federal law (FLSA) does not require double time; it only mandates 1.5× for hours over 40/week. California law requires double time for hours over 12 in a single day or for all hours worked on the seventh consecutive day of a workweek after 8 hours. Many union contracts and employer policies also provide double time for holidays or specific shifts.

Does my employer have to pay double time on holidays?

Not under federal law. Holiday double-time pay is a matter of employer policy or collective bargaining agreement, not a legal requirement in most U.S. states. Check your employment contract or employee handbook.

How is double time different from time and a half?

Time and a half (1.5×) is the standard FLSA overtime rate. Double time (2×) is a higher rate typically reserved for specific circumstances such as California daily overtime, holiday work, or contract provisions. This calculator lets you compute both — use the multiplier dropdown on our main calculator.

Can I use this for triple time or other multipliers?

For any multiplier, use the main Time and a Half Calculator at the top of this site and select the appropriate rate from the dropdown.