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Use this double time calculator to estimate gross pay when some hours are paid at 2x and some are paid at time-and-a-half.
Quick answer
Double Time Calculator calculates double-time pay from hourly rate, regular hours and time-and-a-half hours. The core method is Gross pay = regular hours x rate + overtime hours x rate x 1.5 + double-time hours x rate x 2.
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50 paid hours before taxes and deductions.
$48.00 double-time rate.
| Pay type | Rate | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | $24.00 | $960.00 |
| Time-and-a-half | $36.00 | $144.00 |
| Double time | $48.00 | $288.00 |
Formula
Gross pay = regular hours x rate + overtime hours x rate x 1.5 + double-time hours x rate x 2Double-time eligibility depends on location, employer policy, contract rules, and worker classification.
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Details
These notes make the assumptions explicit, especially where the same search query can mean slightly different things.
The calculator treats double time as exactly two times the base hourly rate.
Use the separate overtime input for hours paid at 1.5x rather than 2x.
The calculator estimates pay for hours you already know qualify. It does not decide which hours legally qualify for premium pay.
Benchmarks
The calculator is a decision aid, not a fixed rule. Use the output to compare scenarios and document your assumptions.
Base hourly rate for regular hours.
Common overtime multiplier for many covered hourly jobs.
Sometimes used for holidays, long days, contracts, or local rules.
Calculator accuracy
The formula, inputs, example, and limitations are shown so the result is checkable, not just a number in a box.
Gross pay = regular hours x rate + overtime hours x rate x 1.5 + double-time hours x rate x 2
Hourly rate, Regular hours, Time-and-a-half hours, Double-time hours
Results are estimates for quick planning and should be checked before important financial, legal, tax, health, or business decisions.
May 25, 2026
Toolkit Shelf. Double Time Calculator. Retrieved May 25, 2026, from https://toolkitshelf.com/tools/double-time-calculator
FAQ
Multiply your hourly rate by 2, then multiply that double-time rate by the number of double-time hours.
Not always. Overtime often means time-and-a-half, while double time means two times the base hourly rate.
No. It estimates pay for hours you enter. Eligibility depends on law, contracts, employer policy, and worker classification.