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OT@2 on a pay stub: Overtime or premium pay at double time

OT@2 indicates twice the applicable rate. Double time can arise from state rules, a contract or employer policy. It is not a universal federal requirement…

Last updated September 13, 2026

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OT@2 indicates twice the applicable rate. Double time can arise from state rules, a contract or employer policy. It is not a universal federal requirement for every weekend, holiday or long shift.

How to read this entry

Use the meaning Overtime or premium pay at double time alongside the column heading. An earnings amount, an employee deduction and an employer-cost memo can have different effects even when their labels look similar.

Example on a pay statement

Three hours paid at twice a $25 base rate produce $150 when the row includes the entire double-time payment. Compare the hours with the policy that authorises that rate.

Examples illustrate the checking method. They are not a personal tax calculation or a promise of a particular benefit.

What to check with payroll

Check whether holiday pay is a separate entitlement and whether the double-time row already includes the basic rate.

Compare related entries

Read the earnings, overtime and pay adjustment codes guide to compare the entries in this part of your statement. Use the full pay stub code directory when a second abbreviation is unfamiliar.

Reference and scope

Official guidance on earnings, overtime and pay adjustment codes provides background on the underlying rules. The actual plan, tax year, jurisdiction and payroll record determine how the rules apply.