Double Time Calculator
Calculate overtime pay at double time (2x) rate. Perfect for holiday pay, Sunday work, and special overtime situations that pay twice your regular rate.
Double Time Features
Calculate premium overtime pay at double the regular rate
2x Rate Calculation
Automatically calculates overtime pay at 2 times your regular hourly rate. Perfect for holiday work and special overtime situations.
Premium Pay Analysis
See how much extra you earn with double time compared to regular and time-and-a-half pay. Maximize your earnings opportunities.
Holiday Planning
Calculate potential holiday earnings and plan your work schedule. See which holidays offer the best double time opportunities.
When Double Time Applies
Understanding double time pay situations
Holiday Work
Many employers offer double time for major holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day.
Sunday Premium
Some industries and states require double time for Sunday work, especially in retail, hospitality, and healthcare.
Special Overtime
Union contracts and specific industries may offer double time for certain shifts, emergency work, or extended hours.
Double Time Examples
Real-world double time calculations
$15/Hour Holiday Work
Christmas Day - 8 Hours
- • Regular rate: $15/hour
- • Double time rate: $30/hour
- • Holiday earnings: $240
- • Extra vs regular: $120 more
$20/Hour Sunday Shift
Sunday - 10 Hours
- • Regular rate: $20/hour
- • Double time rate: $40/hour
- • Sunday earnings: $400
- • Extra vs regular: $200 more
$25/Hour Emergency Work
Emergency Call - 6 Hours
- • Regular rate: $25/hour
- • Double time rate: $50/hour
- • Emergency earnings: $300
- • Extra vs regular: $150 more
Industries with Double Time
Common sectors offering double time pay
Healthcare & Emergency Services
- •Holiday shifts in hospitals
- •Emergency call-outs
- •On-call overtime
- •Critical staffing needs
Retail & Hospitality
- •Major holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving)
- •Sunday work in some states
- •Extended holiday hours
- •Special event staffing
Calculate Your Double Time Pay
Use our free double time calculator to understand your premium overtime earnings and maximize your holiday and special shift pay.
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