Free Double Time Calculator (2026)

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Our free double time calculator helps hourly workers, managers, and payroll teams quickly estimate earnings when double time pay applies. Double time — pay at twice your regular hourly rate — is required in certain situations under California law and is sometimes offered voluntarily by employers for holidays, emergency shifts, or extended overtime. Enter your hours and rate below to see a complete breakdown of your regular pay, overtime pay, and double time pay in one clear summary.

Free Double Time Calculator

Enter your hourly rate and hours worked to calculate your regular pay, overtime pay at 1.5×, and double time pay at 2×. Supports daily and weekly overtime rules.





How This Free Double Time Calculator Works

This free double time calculator supports three different overtime scenarios so you can get an accurate pay estimate no matter where you work or how your employer calculates overtime.

California Rule — Daily OT and Double Time

California has the strictest overtime rules in the country. Under California law, non-exempt employees earn time and a half (1.5×) for hours worked between 8 and 12 in a single day, and double time (2×) for any hours beyond 12 in a day. Employees who work a seventh consecutive day in a workweek also earn double time for all hours beyond 8 on that day. Select California (Daily OT + DT) to apply these rules automatically.

Weekly Rule — Federal FLSA Standard

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime is required at 1.5× for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The FLSA does not require double time pay — that is a state or employer-level benefit. Select Weekly Only if your employer pays double time voluntarily for hours beyond a weekly threshold you define. In this mode enter your total weekly hours and the calculator will show regular pay for the first 40 hours and double time for hours above 40 — skipping the standard overtime tier.

Custom Hours — Manual Entry

If your employer has a specific policy or you already know how many hours fall into each pay tier, select Custom Hours and enter your regular, overtime, and double time hours directly. This is useful for holiday pay policies, union contracts, or any non-standard arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is double time pay required by federal law?

No. Federal law under the FLSA does not require double time pay. The FLSA only requires overtime pay at 1.5× for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Double time is required under California state law for hours over 12 in a day and for the seventh consecutive day worked. Outside of California, double time is typically a voluntary employer policy offered for holidays, extreme overtime, or emergency shifts.

What is the difference between overtime and double time?

Overtime pay is typically 1.5 times your regular hourly rate — also called time and a half. Double time pay is exactly 2 times your regular hourly rate. So if you earn $20 per hour, your overtime rate is $30 per hour and your double time rate is $40 per hour. Double time kicks in at a higher hour threshold than standard overtime and results in significantly higher gross pay per hour worked.

Do salaried employees qualify for double time?

Most salaried employees classified as exempt under the FLSA are not entitled to overtime or double time pay regardless of how many hours they work. However, salaried non-exempt employees — those paid a salary below the FLSA exempt threshold — are still entitled to overtime and, where applicable, double time. Always verify your classification with your HR department or a labor attorney if you are unsure.

Does California double time apply to all employees?

California double time rules apply to most non-exempt employees working in California. Some industries have different rules established by Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Orders. Agricultural workers, certain unionized employees, and workers covered by collective bargaining agreements may have different overtime and double time thresholds. When in doubt, check the California Labor Commissioner’s guidelines for your industry.

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Understanding Double Time Pay Laws and Policies

California Double Time Rules in Detail

California’s overtime and double time rules are among the most employee-friendly in the United States. Under California Labor Code and the IWC Wage Orders, non-exempt employees are entitled to: time and a half for hours 8 through 12 in a workday; double time for all hours beyond 12 in a workday; and double time for all hours worked beyond 8 on the seventh consecutive day of a workweek. These rules apply on a daily basis regardless of how many total hours the employee worked during the week. You can review the full California overtime rules at the California Department of Industrial Relations.

Federal Overtime Law and Double Time

At the federal level, the Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay non-exempt employees at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The FLSA sets a floor — states and employers can offer more generous terms, but cannot go below the federal minimum. Since federal law does not mandate double time, workers outside of California who receive double time are benefiting from a voluntary employer policy, a union agreement, or a state-specific law. You can read the official FLSA overtime requirements at the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

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