Enter the employer-defined workweek
A workweek is a fixed seven-day period. Match Day 1 to the first day of that workweek, which may not be Monday.
California overtime calculator
Enter each day of your workweek. Regular, time-and-a-half and double-time hours are separated without counting an hour twice.
Worked example
| Bucket | Hours | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 40 | 40 × $20 = $800.00 |
| Time and a half (daily 8–12) | 2 (day 1) + 4 (day 2) = 6 | 6 × $30 = $180.00 |
| Double time (over 12) | 1 (day 2) | 1 × $40 = $40.00 |
| Weekly gross pay | 47 hours | $1,020.00 |
| Seven 8-hour days instead | 40 regular, 8 weekly + 8 seventh-day at 1.5× | $800 + 16 × $30 = $1,280.00 |
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in California?
Under the general rule for nonexempt employees, time and a half begins after eight hours in a workday or 40 hours in a workweek. Exceptions and alternative workweeks can differ.
When does double time start in California?
The general rule pays 2× after 12 hours in a workday and after eight hours on a seventh consecutive workday.
Can California daily and weekly overtime be counted twice?
The same hour is generally assigned to one pay bucket. This calculator reconciles weekly overtime with hours already classified under daily or seventh-day rules.
Does this determine whether I am exempt?
No. Exemption depends on duties, pay arrangement and other facts that a calculator cannot determine.
What this estimate includes
- The general 8-hour daily, 40-hour weekly and 12-hour double-time thresholds apply.
- The entered days form one employer-defined workweek.
- The seventh-day rule is applied automatically when all seven days of the workweek have hours.
- One hourly regular rate applies and no alternative workweek or special-industry exception applies.
What can change the result
Regular rate can be wider than base wage
California identifies shift differentials, some bonuses, commissions and multiple rates as possible inputs to the regular rate.
Official sources · Reviewed September 21, 2026
- Overtime FAQ — California Department of Industrial Relations
This is a gross-pay estimate, not legal advice.Every rule and formula we use.