California Overtime Calculator 2026
Calculate California daily overtime, double time, and the 7th consecutive day rule in one place.
Enter California Work Week Details
Enter your daily hours and hourly rate to calculate California overtime pay.
California Overtime Rules 2026
California workers can trigger overtime after 8 hours in a day, double time after 12 hours, and additional protections on the 7th consecutive day. Use this calculator to estimate pay under California Labor Code rules.
- Daily overtime after 8 hours
- Double time after 12 hours
- 7th consecutive day overtime rules
- Compare California results with federal FLSA pay
Frequently Asked Questions
When does California overtime start?
Usually after 8 hours in a workday or 40 hours in a workweek, with additional double time after 12 hours in a day.
Does California have a 7th day rule?
Yes. Consecutive seven-day workweeks can trigger overtime for all hours on the seventh day, with double time at higher thresholds.
Is California overtime better than federal overtime?
In many situations yes, because daily overtime and double time can result in more pay than the federal weekly-only rule.