California Overtime Calculator
California counts overtime by the day as well as by the week. Enter your hourly rate and the hours you worked on each day to see regular, time-and-a-half and double-time pay under the state's standard rules.
The currency only changes the symbol. No exchange rates are applied.
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How it works
For each day, the first 8 hours are regular time, hours 8 to 12 are paid at 1.5 times your rate and hours beyond 12 at twice your rate.
If you work all seven days of the workweek, the first 8 hours on the seventh day are paid at 1.5 times and hours beyond 8 at twice. After the daily rules, any regular-time hours above 40 in the week are paid at 1.5 times. Each hour is only counted as overtime once.
This follows the general rule in the California Labor Code (section 510). Alternative workweek schedules, some industries and exempt employees follow different rules.
Daily: hours 0-8 at 1x, hours 8-12 at 1.5x, hours over 12 at 2x
Seventh consecutive day: first 8 hours at 1.5x, then 2x
Weekly: regular-time hours over 40 move to 1.5x
Total = sum of (hours x rate x multiplier)Example
At 25 per hour, working 9 hours Monday to Friday (45 hours) gives 1 overtime hour each day. Regular pay is 40 x 25 = 1,000 and the 5 overtime hours pay 5 x 37.50 = 187.50, so the total is 1,187.50.
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in California?
Under the general rule, after 8 hours in a workday, after 40 hours in a workweek, and on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek.
When is double time paid in California?
For hours beyond 12 in a workday, and for hours beyond 8 on the seventh consecutive day worked in a workweek.
What if daily and weekly overtime overlap?
An hour only counts as overtime once. This calculator applies the daily rules first, then moves any remaining regular-time hours above 40 for the week to time and a half.
Do alternative workweek schedules change the result?
Yes. With a valid alternative workweek schedule, such as four 10-hour days, daily overtime can start later. This calculator uses the standard schedule only.
Are salaried employees entitled to overtime?
Exempt employees, who must meet both salary and job-duty tests, are not. Being paid a salary does not by itself make someone exempt, so check the rules for your role.
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This calculator gives estimates for information only. It is not financial, tax or legal advice, and real-world results depend on your local rules, contract and circumstances.