California overtime calculator
Daily overtime, double time, and the 7th-day rule, with the rule shown for every hour.
Over 8 h a day or 40 h a week: 1.5×. Over 12 h a day: 2×. Seventh consecutive day in the workweek: first 8 h at 1.5×, after that 2×.
Split shift? Enter the first clock-in and the last clock-out, then add the gap as an unpaid break.
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- Regular
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- Overtime
- 0:00
- Unpaid breaks
- 0:00
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Rule: California, over 8 h/day or 40 h/week at 1.5×, over 12 h/day at 2×, 7th consecutive day at 1.5×, then 2× past 8 h
An estimate for your own records, not legal or payroll advice. Exemptions, union contracts, alternative workweek schedules, and bonuses can change what you are owed. Check your state labor department.
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How is California overtime calculated?
In California, non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 8 in a workday or 40 in a workweek, and double time for hours over 12 in a workday. On the seventh consecutive day in a workweek, the first 8 hours are paid at 1.5 times and anything beyond at double time (Labor Code §510).
How it works
- Enter each day's shift. Daily overtime depends on each day's hours, so this tool always uses the week grid.
- The daily rule runs first. Hours 0–8 are regular, 8–12 are overtime, and past 12 are double time.
- The 7th-day rule. If you worked all seven days of the workweek, day 7 starts at overtime.
- The weekly rule runs last. If regular hours pass 40, the extra moves to overtime. Hours already paid as daily overtime are not counted again.
Worked example 1: a 45-hour week at $20.00 an hour
| Day | Hours | Regular | OT 1.5× | DT 2× |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Tue | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Wed | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 45 | 38 | 6 | 1 |
- Regular hours are 38, which is under 40, so no weekly overtime is added.
- Regular pay: 38 × $20.00 = $760.00
- Overtime: 6 × $30.00 = $180.00
- Double time: 1 × $40.00 = $40.00
- Gross pay: $980.00. The federal rule alone would pay 40 × $20 + 5 × $30 = $950.00.
Worked example 2: seven days in a row, $20.00 an hour, week starting Monday
Monday to Saturday: 6 hours a day (36 hours). Sunday: 9 hours.
- Days 1 to 6: 36 regular hours.
- Day 7: the first 8 hours at 1.5×, and hour 9 at 2×.
- Regular hours are 36, under 40, so nothing more moves to overtime.
- Pay: 36 × $20 + 8 × $30 + 1 × $40 = $720 + $240 + $40 = $1,000.00
California overtime rules at a glance
| Situation | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Over 8 hours in a workday, up to 12 | 1.5× | Labor Code §510(a) |
| Over 12 hours in a workday | 2× | Labor Code §510(a) |
| Over 40 hours in a workweek | 1.5× | Labor Code §510(a) |
| 7th consecutive day in a workweek, first 8 hours | 1.5× | Labor Code §510(a) |
| 7th consecutive day, over 8 hours | 2× | Labor Code §510(a) |
Last checked: November 1, 2026 · Sources: Labor Code §510, DIR overtime FAQ
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Frequently asked questions
How is daily overtime calculated in California?
For each workday, hours 1 to 8 are regular, hours over 8 up to 12 are paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, and hours over 12 are paid at double time. A 13-hour day is 8 regular hours, 4 overtime hours, and 1 double-time hour.
What counts as the seventh day?
The seventh consecutive day of work in a single workweek. If your workweek runs Monday to Sunday and you work every one of those days, Sunday is the seventh day. Seven days in a row that span two workweeks do not trigger the rule. On the seventh day, the first 8 hours are overtime and anything past 8 is double time.
Do daily and weekly overtime add up?
No. An hour is paid once, at the highest rate that applies. Hours already paid as daily overtime don't count toward the 40 regular hours for weekly overtime. In a week of 10, 13, 8, 8, and 6 hours, there are 38 regular hours, so no weekly overtime is added on top.
When does weekly overtime apply in California?
When regular hours pass 40 in the workweek. Six 8-hour days have no daily overtime, but they make 48 regular hours, so 8 of them become overtime. The calculator moves those hours from the end of the week, starting with the last day worked.
Does this calculator handle alternative workweek schedules?
No. A valid alternative workweek, such as four 10-hour days adopted by a secret-ballot vote, changes the daily overtime threshold. This calculator uses the standard 8-hour day. If you work under an alternative workweek, use Custom with your schedule's thresholds.
Are meal and rest period premiums included?
No. When an employer doesn't provide a required meal or rest period, California Labor Code §226.7 requires one extra hour of pay at the regular rate for each workday it happens. That premium is separate from overtime, and this calculator does not add it.
Can my employer round time punches in California?
Be careful with rounding here. In Donohue v. AMN Services (2021), the California Supreme Court held that employers cannot round meal period punches. Rounding is off by default in this calculator. If your employer rounds, check current guidance from the Labor Commissioner's Office.
Who is exempt from California overtime?
Some executive, administrative, and professional employees who meet California's salary and duties tests, plus some specific occupations. California's salary test is higher than the federal one. Being paid a salary alone does not make you exempt. If you aren't sure, check with the Labor Commissioner's Office.