Overtime Calculator California
California daily overtime: over 8 hours in a day, with 7th-day rules.
100% runs in your browser — no upload, no trackingEstimates use standard overtime math. Not legal or payroll advice — confirm rates and rules with your employer or labor authority.
How overtime is calculated
Overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly rate × multiplier (usually 1.5, sometimes 2). In the US, the federal FLSA sets the threshold at 40 hours per week; California also uses a daily threshold of 8 hours. Shift differentials add a flat dollar amount per hour for night, weekend, or holiday work. Enter your hourly rate and the hours you worked in the day; the calculator applies 1.5x over 8 hours and 2x over 12.
State & country rules
California: daily overtime over 8 hours (1.5x for 8–12h, 2x over 12h), plus a 7th consecutive-day rule. Based on public CA labor standards, updated 2026.
FAQ
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means you are paid 1.5 times your normal hourly rate for overtime hours. Double time is 2 times your rate.
When is overtime required in the US?
Under the federal FLSA, nonexempt employees get 1.5x for hours over 40 in a workweek. California also requires overtime over 8 hours in a day.
What is a shift differential?
A shift differential is extra pay per hour for working less desirable shifts, such as nights, weekends, or holidays. It is added on top of your base rate.
Is my pay information uploaded?
No. All math runs in your browser; the numbers you enter never leave your device.