Double Time Calculator

Calculate your overtime pay at 2 times your regular hourly rate. Double time is less common than time and a half but applies in several important situations.

Enter your overtime hours directly. Switch to Daily Hours Mode if you'd rather enter your daily schedule.

What Is Double Time?

Double time means you're paid twice (2.0x) your regular hourly rate for qualifying hours. Unlike time and a half (1.5x), double time is not required by federal law for most workers. It typically applies in specific situations set by state law, union contracts, or employer policy.

When Does Double Time Apply?

  • California: hours worked beyond 12 in a single day, and hours beyond 8 on a 7th consecutive workday. California is the most common source of a legally mandated double-time requirement. Use our California overtime calculator for the full daily breakdown.
  • Union contracts: many collective bargaining agreements include double-time provisions for certain shifts, holidays, or extended hours beyond the CBA's daily threshold.
  • Employer holiday policies: some employers voluntarily pay 2.0x for hours worked on holidays as a company benefit, though this is a policy choice rather than a legal requirement in most states.

Worked Example

A worker earning $25/hour works 6 hours of double-time overtime:

  • Regular pay (40 hours): 40 × $25 = $1,000.00
  • Double-time rate: $25 × 2.0 = $50.00/hr
  • Double-time pay: 6 × $50 = $300.00
  • Total weekly pay: $1,000 + $300 = $1,300.00

Double Time vs. Time and a Half

The difference is simply the multiplier: time and a half is 1.5x your rate, double time is 2.0x. Most overtime in the United States is paid at time and a half under the federal 40-hour rule. Double time is rarer and typically comes from state-specific rules (especially California), union contracts, or voluntary employer policies. If you're unsure which applies to your situation, check with your employer or see our time and a half calculator for the more common 1.5x scenario.

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