California Overtime Calculator
Calculate your total pay with California overtime and double-time rates
Calculate California Overtime Pay
Your standard hourly wage
Usually 8 hours per day in CA
Hours over 8 per day (paid at 1.5x)
Hours over 12 per day (paid at 2x)
Number of days worked per week
CA law: First 8 hours at 1.5x, hours over 8 at 2x on 7th day
Your Total Pay Breakdown
Calculation:
Regular: 40 hrs × $25.00 = $1,000.00
Overtime: 10 hrs × $37.50 = $375.00
Total: $1,375.00/week
Monthly & Annual Projections
Overtime: $1,623.75
Double: $0.00
💡 California Overtime Laws
Example Calculations
Standard Workweek
Hourly Rate: $25/hour
Hours: 8 hours/day × 5 days = 40 hours
Weekly Pay: 40 hrs × $25 = $1,000
Total: $1,000/week
With Overtime (1.5x)
Regular: 8 hrs/day × 5 days × $25 = $1,000
Overtime: 2 hrs/day × 5 days × $37.50 = $375
Total Hours: 50 hours/week
Total: $1,375/week
With Double Time (2x)
Regular: 8 hrs/day × $25 = $200
Overtime: 4 hrs × $37.50 = $150
Double Time: 2 hrs × $50 = $100
Daily Total: 14 hours worked
Daily Pay: $450
CA Overtime Rules
- • Hours over 8 in a day
- • Hours over 40 in a week
- • First 8 hrs on 7th day
- • Hours over 12 in a day
- • Hours over 8 on 7th day
💼 CA Labor Law Facts
California has stricter overtime laws than federal FLSA
Daily overtime applies after 8 hours
Double time kicks in after 12 hours/day
7th consecutive workday has special rules
Most employees are entitled to overtime
Some exemptions apply (salary, executive, etc.)
Understanding California Overtime Laws
What is California Overtime?
California has some of the most employee-friendly overtime laws in the United States. Unlike federal law which only requires overtime after 40 hours per week, California mandates overtime pay for hours worked beyond 8 in a single day, with additional double-time provisions.
When Does Overtime Apply?
- •After 8 hours/day: Pay at 1.5x regular rate (time and a half)
- •After 12 hours/day: Pay at 2x regular rate (double time)
- •After 40 hours/week: Pay at 1.5x for additional hours
- •7th consecutive day: First 8 hrs at 1.5x, over 8 at 2x
Calculation Formulas
Regular Pay
Regular Hours × Hourly Rate
Overtime Pay (1.5x)
Overtime Hours × (Hourly Rate × 1.5)
Double Time Pay (2x)
Double Time Hours × (Hourly Rate × 2)
Total Pay
Regular + Overtime + Double Time
Who is Entitled to Overtime?
✓ Eligible Employees
- • Hourly workers
- • Non-exempt salaried employees
- • Most blue-collar workers
- • Service industry employees
- • Retail workers
✗ Common Exemptions
- • Executive employees
- • Administrative employees
- • Professional employees
- • Outside salespeople
- • Certain computer professionals
⚠️ Important Notes
- • These calculations show gross pay before taxes and deductions
- • California law applies to employees working in California
- • Some industries (e.g., agriculture, healthcare) have special rules
- • Alternative workweek schedules may have different overtime rules
- • Always verify your eligibility for overtime with your employer or legal counsel
- • Employers cannot waive or reduce overtime pay requirements