California Overtime Calculator
Overtime after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week, and for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive workday; double time after 12 hours in a day and after 8 hours on the 7th day (Labor Code 510).
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Last verified Oct 2026. Rule checked against the US DOL state minimum wage & premium pay table (updated July 1, 2026) and the California labor agency. Exemptions, industry wage orders and union contracts can change the rule for specific jobs.
California overtime vs. federal rule: common schedules at $20/hr
| Schedule | Total h | California OT h | California 2× h | Federal OT h | California gross | Federal gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 8 h | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| 5 × 9 h | 45 | 5 | 0 | 5 | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| 4 × 10 h | 40 | 8 | 0 | 0 | $880.00 | $800.00 |
| 5 × 10 h | 50 | 10 | 0 | 10 | $1,100.00 | $1,100.00 |
| 3 × 13 h | 39 | 12 | 3 | 0 | $960.00 | $780.00 |
| 6 × 9 h | 54 | 14 | 0 | 14 | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 |
| 7 × 8 h | 56 | 16 | 0 | 16 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 |
| 4 × 12 h + 1 × 6 h | 54 | 16 | 0 | 14 | $1,240.00 | $1,220.00 |
Highlighted rows pay more under California law than under the federal rule alone.
California minimum wage overtime (2026)
| Hourly | 45 h week | 50 h week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $16.90 | $802.75 | $929.50 |
| Time and a half | $25.35 | Take-home on a 50 h week all year: $758.62/week | |
Minimum wage: $16.90/hr (DOL, verified Oct 2026)
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in California?
Overtime after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week, and for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive workday; double time after 12 hours in a day and after 8 hours on the 7th day (Labor Code 510).
Does California have daily overtime?
Yes, after 8 hours in a workday, with double time after 12 hours.
What is time and a half at the California minimum wage?
$25.35 per hour (1.5 × $16.90).
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Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer