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🌴 California Overtime Calculator

Apply California’s overtime rules—including daily overtime, double time, and seventh-day premiums—to estimate weekly pay.

Enter decimal hours (e.g., 8.5) to include partial hours. The calculator applies daily overtime after 8 hours, double time after 12 hours, and seventh-day rules when applicable.

How to Use This Calculator

1

Enter Your Hourly Rate

Use the base rate before overtime multipliers or shift differentials.

2

Log Daily Hours

Enter the number of hours worked each day of the workweek. Include weekend shifts if applicable.

3

Calculate Overtime

The tool applies California’s daily overtime after 8 hours, double time after 12, plus seventh-day premiums.

4

Review Pay Breakdown

Examine regular, overtime, and double-time pay to verify payroll or negotiate schedules with your employer.

Formula

California overtime uses the “greater of” daily or weekly method:

  • Regular Pay = Regular Hours Ă— Hourly Rate (first 8 hours each day, unless 7th consecutive day)
  • Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours Ă— Hourly Rate Ă— 1.5 (hours 8–12 per day, or first 8 hours on the 7th day)
  • Double Time Pay = Double-Time Hours Ă— Hourly Rate Ă— 2 (hours over 12 per day, or after 8 hours on the 7th day)
  • If total weekly hours exceed 40, additional overtime is added to reach the higher total.

California labor law has additional nuances for alternative workweek schedules, makeup time, and union agreements. Consult HR or legal counsel for complex scenarios.

Full Description

California provides some of the country’s most protective overtime rules. Employees earn time-and-a-half after eight hours in a day, double time after twelve, and premium pay on the seventh consecutive workday. This calculator helps non-exempt workers and employers ensure accurate payroll and compliance with state labor code.

Use the tool to audit paychecks, model alternative schedules, or calculate back pay for missed overtime. Results are estimates—keep official timecards and consult professionals for legal disputes.

Key Scenarios Covered

  • Daily overtime after eight hours of work.
  • Double time after twelve hours.
  • Seventh consecutive day premiums (time-and-a-half then double time).
  • Weekly overtime adjustment when total hours exceed 40.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does California require overtime after 40 hours?

Yes. Employees earn overtime after eight hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week. The calculator awards the higher of the two totals.

How is the seventh consecutive day handled?

If you work seven days in a row, the first eight hours on day seven are paid at 1.5Ă— and additional hours at 2Ă— the regular rate.

Does the calculator handle alternative workweek schedules?

Alternative schedules may change overtime thresholds. This tool reflects standard rules; consult your labor agreement for specifics.

Is this legally binding?

No. Use the results for estimation and planning. Always verify with official payroll records or legal counsel.