Double time calculator
Pay for hours at twice your rate, alongside regular and time-and-a-half hours.
- ๐บ๐ธ US federal & state rules
- California DIR and FLSA rules
- See sources
Double time pay
$100.00
2 hours at $50.00 an hour
- Regular
- $1,000.00
- Time and a half
- $150.00
- Total
- $1,250.00
- Blended rate
- $27.17/hr
This is an example. Enter your numbers above and press the button to see your own result.
Double time at other hours
| 1 hour | $50.00 |
|---|---|
| 4 hours | $200.00 |
| 8 hours | $400.00 |
- California is the only state that requires double time by law: after 12 hours in a day and after 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day of a workweek. Elsewhere double time comes from a union contract or company policy.
- Federal law never requires more than time and a half. Only the half-time premium on hours over 40 counts toward the federal overtime deduction, even when double time is paid.
Show the math
| Regular | 40 ร $25.00 = $1,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Time and a half | 4 ร $37.50 = $150.00 |
| Double time | 2 ร $50.00 = $100.00 |
What to do next
How it works
Enter your rate and the hours at each pay level. Regular hours pay the base rate, time and a half pays 1.5ร and double time pays 2ร. The blended rate shows your average pay per hour for the week.
Things to keep in mind
If you are in California and unsure how many hours fall at each level, the California overtime calculator works it out from your daily hours.
Under the federal overtime deduction for 2025 through 2028, only the half-time premium that federal law requires on hours over 40 qualifies. The extra half of a double-time hour does not.
Sources
Rules applied as of 2026-01-01. See the sources below for details.
- California DIR/DLSE Overtime FAQChecked 2026-10-19
- 29 CFR Part 778 (eCFR current)Checked 2026-10-19
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A + Annual Percentage Method tables (p.10-12), dated Dec 3, 2025Checked 2026-10-19
Frequently asked questions
What is double time?
Pay at twice your regular hourly rate. A $25 rate becomes $50 for double-time hours.
When is double time required?
By law only in California: after 12 hours in a workday, and after 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day of the workweek. Everywhere else it is a matter of contract or policy, often for holidays or Sundays.
Is double time required on holidays?
No federal or state law requires extra pay for working a holiday. Many employers offer it voluntarily, and union agreements often require it.
How is double time taxed?
The same as any other wages. Withholding on a large check can be higher for that period, but the final tax is set by your return.