Double Time Calculator
Compute your 2× double-time rate and earnings for holidays, premium shifts, and special pay periods.
Rate & Hours
Double time at 2×
Enter your rate and double-time hours, then click Calculate.
Examples
Holiday shift at double time
Base rate: $25/hr
Double-time rate: $50/hr
Hours: 8
$400.00 double-time pay
Common for public holidays
Sunday premium with regular hours
Base rate: $20/hr
Regular: 32 hrs
Double-time: 4 hrs
$800.00 total
$640 regular + $160 double-time
Extended shift penalty
Base rate: $18/hr
Double-time rate: $36/hr
Hours: 3
$108.00 double-time pay
After 12 hours in some contracts
What is Double Time Pay?
A double time calculator computes earnings at twice your regular hourly rate. Enter your base pay and double-time hours to see your 2× rate, double-time pay, and optional total with regular hours.
Double-time pay is common on public holidays, for certain union workers, and in states with daily overtime rules that exceed the standard time-and-a-half threshold. Always check your employer policy or employment contract for the exact rate that applies.
Compare results with our Time and a Half Calculator or use the Overtime Calculator for flexible multiplier options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about double-time pay rates.
Double time means you earn twice your regular hourly rate — 2× your base pay. If you earn $20 per hour, your double-time rate is $40 per hour.
Federal law does not mandate double time, but some states (like California for certain daily overtime), union contracts, and employer policies pay 2× for holidays, Sundays, or excessive hours.
Standard overtime is typically 1.5× (time and a half). Double time is 2× your base rate and is usually reserved for special circumstances like holidays or seventh consecutive workdays.