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Double Time Calculator

Calculate double-time pay, time-and-a-half overtime, and total gross pay from your hourly rate and premium hours.

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Estimated results

Regular pay:
$1000.00
Overtime pay:
$150.00
Overtime rate:
$37.50/hr
Overtime hours:
4.0 hrs
Double-time rate:
$50.00/hr
Double-time pay:
$100.00
Total gross pay:
$1250.00
Effective hourly rate:
$27.17/hr

Calculation breakdown

Regular pay: 40 hrs × $25.00 = $1,000.00
Overtime rate: $25.00 × 1.5 = $37.50/hr
Overtime pay: 4 hrs × $37.50 = $150.00
Double-time pay: 2 hrs × $50.00 = $100.00
Total gross pay: $1,000.00 + $150.00 + $100.00 = $1,250.00

Your estimated gross pay is $1,250.00. Regular pay, overtime pay, and double-time pay are added together.

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What is double time pay?

Double time pay means an employee is paid 2x the regular hourly rate for qualifying hours. It is different from time and a half, which pays 1.5x the regular rate.

Double time formula

Double-time rate = hourly rate \u00d7 2

Double-time pay = double-time hours \u00d7 double-time rate

Total pay = regular pay + overtime pay + double-time pay

Double time example

If you earn $25/hour and work 2 double-time hours, your double-time rate is $50/hour and your double-time pay is $100.

Is double time required by federal law?

Federal law generally does not require double-time pay by itself. Double time may apply under some state rules, contracts, union agreements, employer policies, or specific daily overtime rules such as California's double-time thresholds.

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FAQs

What is double time pay?

Double time pay is a premium rate equal to two times an employee's regular hourly rate.

Is double time required by federal law?

Generally no. Federal law usually requires time-and-a-half overtime after 40 hours in a workweek, not automatic double time.

When might double time apply?

Double time may apply under state law, union contracts, employer policy, or specific daily overtime rules such as California's rules.

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