California Overtime Calculator 2026: Daily & Weekly Overtime Rules

California • Tax year 2026

California Overtime Calculator 2026

Calculate daily 1.5x overtime, 2.0x double-time, 7th consecutive day overtime, and weekly rules.

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Step 1: Enter Regular Hourly Pay Rate
Step 2: Enter Daily Hours Worked in Workweek
Total Workweek Gross Earnings $1,000.00

Hours & Pay Classification

Regular Hours (1.0x)40.0 hrs
Overtime Hours (1.5x)0.0 hrs
Regular Pay$1,000.00
Overtime Pay (1.5x Premium)$0.00

California Overtime Laws & Pay Calculations (2026)

California has strict daily and weekly overtime laws governed by California Labor Code Section 510 and Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Orders. Unlike federal FLSA rules which only measure hours over 40 per week, California requires daily overtime computation.

Summary of California Overtime Multipliers

Work ScenarioPay MultiplierQualifying Hours
Daily Overtime1.5x (Time-and-a-Half)Hours worked in excess of 8.0 up to 12.0 in a single workday
Daily Double Time2.0x (Double Time)Hours worked in excess of 12.0 in a single workday
7th Consecutive Day (First 8h)1.5x (Time-and-a-Half)First 8.0 hours worked on the 7th consecutive day of work in a workweek
7th Consecutive Day (Over 8h)2.0x (Double Time)Hours worked in excess of 8.0 on the 7th consecutive day of work
Weekly Overtime1.5x (Time-and-a-Half)Hours worked in excess of 40.0 non-overtime hours in a workweek