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Free California Overtime Wage Calculator | Daily & Weekly Rules
Estimate California overtime (1.5x) and double-time (2x) wages under CA Labor Code daily (8h/12h), weekly (40h), and 7th consecutive workday rules.
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Step-by-step guide
How to Use the California Overtime Wage Calculator
- 1Enter your regular hourly wage
Input the employee's regular rate of pay in California.
- 2Choose Weekly or Bi-Weekly pay period
Select whether you are calculating a single 7-day workweek or a 2-week pay period.
- 3Input daily working hours for Monday through Sunday
Enter the hours worked on each day. The calculator applies California's 8-hour daily overtime, 12-hour double time, 7th consecutive day rule, and 40-hour weekly rule automatically.
Formula & methodology
How California Overtime & Double-Time Rules Work
Under California Labor Code Section 510, non-exempt employees earn overtime based on both daily and weekly thresholds:
- 1.5× Overtime: Hours worked over 8 up to 12 in a single workday, hours over 40 straight-time hours in a workweek, and the first 8 hours worked on the 7th consecutive workday in a workweek.
- 2.0× Double Time: Hours worked beyond 12 in a single workday, and any hours worked beyond 8 on the 7th consecutive workday in a workweek.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does California require daily overtime after 8 hours?
Yes. Even if an employee works fewer than 40 hours in the week, any hours over 8 up to 12 in a single workday must be paid at 1.5x their regular rate.
When does double time start in California?
Double time (2x the regular rate) applies to all hours worked past 12 hours in a single workday, and all hours worked past 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek.
Are daily overtime hours counted twice toward the 40-hour weekly threshold?
No. California prohibits pyramiding overtime—only regular (straight-time) hours count toward the 40-hour weekly overtime threshold.
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