Overtime & FLSA Calculator
California Overtime Calculator
Calculate California overtime including daily 1.5× over 8 hours, 2× over 12 hours, and the seventh-consecutive-day rule under Labor Code § 510.
What this calculator does
- Built on official FLSA federal labor standards (29 CFR Part 541).
- 100% free, no signup — calculations run instantly in your browser.
- Results include a plain-English interpretation of what the numbers mean.
Daily Hours (CA)
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California Overtime
Enter daily hours for the week.
$0.00
Total weekly pay
Regular hours (1×)0
Overtime hours (1.5×)0
Double-time hours (2×)0
Regular pay$0.00
Overtime pay$0.00
Double-time pay$0.00
Disclaimer. All results are for reference only and are not professional legal or payroll advice. Calculations reflect the FLSA rule restored May 15, 2026 (29 CFR Part 541). State rules may impose stricter requirements.
How this calculation works
California is stricter than federal FLSA. Under Labor Code § 510, daily overtime applies: 1.5× after 8 hours in a day, 2× after 12 hours. The seventh consecutive day in a workweek pays 1.5× for the first 8 hours and 2× beyond.
California also retains the federal 40-hour weekly threshold. Use this calculator for the full California breakdown; for the federal-only calculation, use the standard Overtime Pay Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are California daily overtime thresholds?
Under Labor Code § 510: hours over 8 in a day = 1.5×; hours over 12 in a day = 2×; the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day = 1.5×; hours over 8 on the 7th day = 2×.
Does the federal 40-hour rule still apply in California?
Yes. California also enforces the federal weekly 40-hour overtime threshold — hours over 40 in the workweek are paid 1.5×, in addition to the daily rules.
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