California Overtime Calculator 2026

California pays 1.5× after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week, and 2× after 12 hours in a day. On the 7th consecutive workday, the first 8 hours are 1.5× and the rest 2×.

Updated October 19, 2026
California Labor Code §510
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California overtime rules

California pays 1.5× after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week, and 2× after 12 hours in a day. On the 7th consecutive workday, the first 8 hours are 1.5× and the rest 2×.

Example: four 10-hour days at $20 an hour in California pay $880.00 , including 8 overtime hours.

Overtime pay examples at $20 an hour

Schedule	Overtime	Double time	Gross pay
5 days × 8 hours	0 h	0 h	$800
5 days × 9 hours	5 h	0 h	$950
4 days × 10 hours	8 h	0 h	$880
5 days × 10 hours	10 h	0 h	$1,100
4 days × 13 hours	16 h	4 h	$1,280
6 days × 9 hours	14 h	0 h	$1,220

Frequently asked questions

Does California have daily overtime?

Yes. California pays 1.5× after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week, and 2× after 12 hours in a day. On the 7th consecutive workday, the first 8 hours are 1.5× and the rest 2×.

What is the overtime rate in California?

Overtime is paid at 1.5 times your regular rate, and double time (2×) applies after 12 hours in a day. At $20 an hour, that is $30 an hour for overtime and $40 for double time.

Who is not eligible for overtime?

Employees classified as exempt, usually salaried executives, administrators and professionals who meet federal and state salary and duties tests, are not entitled to overtime. Independent contractors are not covered either.

Can my employer average hours over two weeks?

No. Under federal law, each workweek stands alone. Working 50 hours one week and 30 the next still earns 10 hours of overtime for the first week.

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Sources

This calculator estimates gross pay before taxes. Exemptions, union contracts and alternative workweek schedules can change your overtime. For your situation, check with your employer or your state labor department. See what you keep after taxes with our California bonus tax calculator.