Double Time Calculator

Calculate 2× pay for hours you already know qualify

Payroll rules last updated: July 2026. Sources & methodology.

Double Time Inputs

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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

$80.00

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.

Formula

Double-time pay = regular hourly rate × 2 × qualifying hours

Numbers and assumptions are documented on our Sources & methodology page.

Common questions

No. Federal FLSA does not require double time. Some states such as California can require 2× pay for certain hours.