California Overtime Calculator
California enforces daily overtime (1.5x after 8 hours), daily double-time (2.0x after 12 hours), 40-hour weekly overtime (1.5x), and 7th consecutive workday rules (1.5x for first 8 hours, 2.0x thereafter) within an established workweek.
California Statutory Rule Engine Coverage
Dedicated State Engine: California overtime calculations apply California Labor Code § 510, IWC Wage Orders, non-pyramiding statutory principles, and Mendoza v. Nordstrom workweek boundary rules.
Official Labor Authority: California Department of Industrial Relations
Calculate Overtime for California
Preselected jurisdiction: California (CA). Enter your pay rate, classification, and shifts below.
1. Select Work Jurisdiction
Delineating dedicated state statutory engines (CA, CO, NY) from federal FLSA baseline coverage.
California: Dedicated CA Engine (Daily 8h/12h + 2.0x)
Dedicated State Engine: 1.5x after 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week; 2.0x after 12 hrs/day and after 8 hrs on 7th consecutive workday (Cal. Lab. Code § 510; IWC Orders).
2. Select Occupation & Industry
Specialized wage orders or alternative work schedules (e.g., Healthcare 8/80, Hospitality spread-of-hours) apply to specific roles.
General Non-Exempt Employee
Hourly or non-exempt salaried employees entitled to statutory overtime under federal and state rules.
How Overtime Works in California
Statutory thresholds, daily and weekly hours breakdown, and compensation rates.
Daily Overtime Rule
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 8 up to 12 in any single workday under Cal. Lab. Code § 510.
Weekly Overtime (40h)
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 40 regular hours in an established workweek (hours already paid as daily overtime or double time do not count toward the 40-hour threshold to prevent illegal pyramiding).
Exempt Salary Threshold
$1,352.00/week ($70,304/year)
California statutory threshold: Cal. Lab. Code § 515(a) (2x State Min Wage $16.90/hr) ($1,352.00/wk; $70,304/yr in 2026 per DIR Notice MW-2026).
California 50-Hour Workweek (5 Days × 10 Hours)
Step-by-Step Calculation Breakdown
- Daily Regular Hours: 8 hours/day × 5 workdays = 40.0 regular hours ($1400.00)
- Daily Overtime (1.5×): 2 hours/day (hours 9–10) × 5 days = 10.0 daily overtime hours at $52.50/hr ($525.00)
- Daily Double-Time (2.0×): 0.0 hours (no workday exceeded 12 hours)
- Total Gross Wages: $1400.00 regular + $525.00 daily overtime = $1925.00
- Effective Hourly Rate: $1925.00 ÷ 50 hours = $38.50/hour
Statutory Basis & Legal Authorities
Cal. Lab. Code § 510 (Overtime) & § 515 (Exemptions); Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders 1–17
California Labor Code §§ 510, 515; IWC Wage OrdersImportant Scope Limitations
This California calculator implements California Labor Code § 510, daily overtime (hours 8–12), daily double-time (hours 12+), the 7th-consecutive-day rule, and 2026 statutory salary thresholds ($1,352.00/wk). Alternative workweek agreements and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may modify these standard rules.
Calculations provided by this website are for educational and estimation purposes only and do not constitute legal or payroll advice.
Frequently Asked Questions: California Overtime
Direct legal and practical answers regarding overtime rules in California.
How is overtime calculated in California?
California calculates overtime on both a daily and weekly basis. Non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked over 8 up to 12 in a single workday and for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive workday in a workweek. Overtime of 2.0× (double time) applies to hours worked over 12 in a day and hours over 8 on the 7th consecutive workday.
What is the California overtime salary exemption threshold for 2026?
For 2026, the California exempt salary threshold is $1,352.00 per week, equivalent to $70,304 annually. Under California Labor Code § 515(a), exempt executive, administrative, and professional employees must earn at least twice the California minimum wage ($16.90/hour in 2026) for full-time work and spend over 50% of work time on exempt duties.
Does California pay overtime after 40 hours or after 8 hours a day?
Both. Under California Labor Code § 510, overtime starts after 8 hours in any single workday AND after 40 regular hours in a designated workweek. Non-pyramiding rules prevent counting the same overtime hours twice.
When does double-time pay apply in California?
Double time (2.0× regular rate) applies after 12 hours worked in a single workday, and for all hours worked beyond 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day of work in an employer-designated workweek.
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