Colorado Overtime Calculator
Overtime after 12 hours in a workday, 12 consecutive hours, or 40 hours in a workweek (COMPS Order).
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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 Colorado labor agency. Exemptions, industry wage orders and union contracts can change the rule for specific jobs.
Colorado overtime vs. federal rule: common schedules at $20/hr
| Schedule | Total h | Colorado OT h | Colorado 2× h | Federal OT h | Colorado 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| 5 × 10 h | 50 | 10 | 0 | 10 | $1,100.00 | $1,100.00 |
| 3 × 13 h | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | $810.00 | $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 | 14 | 0 | 14 | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 |
Highlighted rows pay more under Colorado law than under the federal rule alone.
Colorado minimum wage overtime (2026)
| Hourly | 45 h week | 50 h week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $15.16 | $720.10 | $833.80 |
| Time and a half | $22.74 | Take-home on a 50 h week all year: $688.82/week | |
Minimum wage: $15.16/hr (DOL, verified Oct 2026)
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Colorado?
Overtime after 12 hours in a workday, 12 consecutive hours, or 40 hours in a workweek (COMPS Order).
Does Colorado have daily overtime?
Yes, after 12 hours in a workday.
What is time and a half at the Colorado minimum wage?
$22.74 per hour (1.5 × $15.16).
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Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer