Double Time Pay Calculator
Split one week into straight time, time and a half, and double time — then see exactly what the premium hours are worth before your paycheck lands.
Your Hours This Week
Gross pay only. Each hour is counted once, at a single rate — never 1.5x and 2x together.
Double Time Rates by Hourly Rate
| Hourly rate | 1.5x rate | 2x rate | 4 hrs at 2x | 8 hrs at 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $120.00 | $240.00 |
| $16.50 | $24.75 | $33.00 | $132.00 | $264.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 | $144.00 | $288.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $160.00 | $320.00 |
| $22.50 | $33.75 | $45.00 | $180.00 | $360.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $240.00 | $480.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 | $280.00 | $560.00 |
When Double Time Actually Applies
Federal law stops at time and a half after 40 hours. Double time is layered on top by three sources: state law, a union contract, or a written employer policy. California drives most of the real-world cases — hours past 12 in a single workday, and hours past 8 on the seventh consecutive day worked in one workweek. A 14-hour California shift is 8 regular hours, 4 at 1.5x, and 2 at 2x.
Outside California, check your handbook before you count on 2x. Many employers pay double time voluntarily for holidays or emergency call-outs, and once it is written into a policy or contract, they generally have to honor it. For daily-overtime states, start at the state overtime calculators, then price the full week with the time and a half calculator.
Double Time Pay FAQ
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