Double Time Calculator
Calculate 2× pay for hours you already know qualify
Payroll rules last updated: July 2026. Sources & methodology.
Double Time Inputs
Double time is not required nationwide under federal FLSA. This calculator only multiplies the hours you enter by 2× your regular rate. Use it after you already know which hours qualify under your state law or employer policy.
Double Time Pay
2.00 hrs × $40.00/hr
Regular rate | $20.00 |
Double-time rate (2×) 2× regular rate | $40.00 |
Double-time pay | $80.00 |
California and some local rules can require 2× pay for qualifying hours, but federal law does not mandate double time. Verify eligibility before relying on this total. Rules reference: CA DIR overtime FAQ ↗. See Sources & methodology.
How this is calculated
Double-time pay means two times your regular hourly rate. Federal FLSA does not require double time for most workers, but states such as California can require 2× pay for certain daily or seventh-day hours.
This calculator only multiplies the hours you enter by 2× your regular rate. It does not determine eligibility — that requires knowing federal, state, and employer rules. Start with the overtime calculator if you need help sorting regular, 1.5×, and 2× buckets.
Output is gross pay before tax and deductions.
Double-time pay = regular hourly rate × 2 × qualifying hours
Numbers and assumptions are documented on our Sources & methodology page.