What is double time pay?

Double time pay is a wage rate equal to 2 times your regular hourly rate. It is typically earned when you work beyond a set threshold — for example, more than 12 hours in a single day in California, or on specific holidays.

How is double time different from time-and-a-half?

Time-and-a-half (1.5x) is the standard overtime rate, usually applying after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. Double time (2x) is a higher premium that kicks in at a later threshold or under special conditions defined by law or your employment contract.

Is double time required by federal law?

Federal law (FLSA) only mandates time-and-a-half for hours over 40 per week. Double time requirements depend on state law — California is the most notable example — or employer policy and union agreements.

How do I set the double-time threshold?

If your policy is daily (e.g. California law where double time starts after 12 hours in a day), enter 12 as the threshold. If your policy is weekly (e.g. company policy pays double time after 60 hours per week), enter 60.

Does this calculator include taxes?

No. This tool calculates gross pay only. Your actual take-home pay will be lower after federal, state, and local income taxes and payroll deductions are applied.

Double Time Calculator

Enter your hourly rate and hours worked to see regular pay, double-time pay, and total compensation in seconds.

Pay Details

Regular Hourly Rate ($)

Total Hours Worked

Double-Time Threshold (hours) — when 2x rate kicks in

Daily example: 12 hrs (CA law). Weekly example: 40 or 60 hrs.

Overtime (1.5x) Threshold (hours) — set 0 to skip

Regular Pay

$0.00

0 hrs at $0.00/hr

Overtime Pay (1.5x)

$0.00

0 hrs at $0.00/hr

Double Time Pay (2x)

$0.00

0 hrs at $0.00/hr

Total Gross Pay

$0.00

Enter values and click Calculate

Hours Breakdown

Regular Overtime (1.5x) Double Time (2x)

Summary

Double time pay is a premium overtime rate equal to twice your regular hourly wage. It typically applies to hours worked on holidays, beyond a certain daily threshold (often 12 hours in some states), or as defined by your employer's policy. This calculator breaks down your regular hours, double-time hours, and total gross pay so you know exactly what you've earned.

How it works

Enter your regular hourly rate in the wage field.
Enter the total number of hours worked in the period.
Set the threshold — the hour at which double time kicks in (e.g. 12 for daily, or per employer policy).
The calculator splits hours into regular and double-time buckets.
Review the breakdown: regular pay, double-time pay, and total gross earnings.

Use cases

Verify a paycheck when overtime was worked on a holiday.
Estimate gross pay before accepting an overtime shift.
Compare compensation across different hourly rates and overtime thresholds.
Calculate double-time earnings for a weekly or daily overtime policy.
Quickly check whether a shift meets your income target after 2x kicks in.
Help HR or managers explain overtime breakdowns to employees.

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Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Reviewed by Nham Vu

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