California Overtime Calculator
Calculate California overtime pay including daily OT after 8 hours, double time after 12 hours, and 7th consecutive day rules. Free calculator with real-time results.
California Overtime RulesSpecial Rules Apply
Time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek
1.5x rate after 40h/week
Time and a half for hours worked over 8 in a workday
1.5x rate after 8h/day
Double time for hours worked over 12 in a workday
2x rate after 12h/day
Time and a half for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day of work
1.5x rate after 0h on 7th day
Double time for hours worked over 8 on the 7th consecutive day
2x rate after 8h/day
California has some of the most employee-friendly overtime laws in the nation, including daily overtime, double-time provisions, and 7th consecutive day rules. Employers must pay overtime based on whichever calculation (daily or weekly) results in the greater pay.
Payroll review workflow
How to use this California page without over-trusting it
- 1. Match the workweek first. Enter the actual days worked for one seven-day payroll week before you read the overtime result.
- 2. Check which rule fired. This page shows whether the result came from weekly overtime, daily overtime, double time, or another California trigger.
- 3. Escalate edge cases early. If the week involves bonuses, shift premiums, exemption questions, or industry carve-outs, use the result as a documented estimate, not the last word.
California Overtime FAQ
When does daily overtime start in California?
In California, overtime begins after 8 hours worked in a single workday. You earn 1.5x your regular rate for hours 8-12, and 2x for any hours beyond 12.
What is the 7th day rule in California?
If you work 7 consecutive days in a workweek, the first 8 hours on the 7th day are paid at 1.5x. Any hours beyond 8 on the 7th day are paid at 2x your regular rate.
Does California use daily or weekly overtime?
California uses both. You are entitled to whichever calculation produces higher pay. Daily OT kicks in after 8 hours/day, and weekly OT kicks in after 40 hours/week.