California Overtime Law
Daily OT after 8h (1.5×), double-time after 12h in a workday. The 7th consecutive workday is paid at 1.5× for the first 8h and 2× beyond that.
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Total Hours
37h 30m
37.50 decimal
Regular Hours
37h 30m
Overtime Hours
0h 0m
at 1.5× rate
Gross Pay
$675.00
@ $18.00/hr
California Overtime Laws Explained
Daily OT after 8h (1.5×), double-time after 12h in a workday. The 7th consecutive workday is paid at 1.5× for the first 8h and 2× beyond that.
Daily vs. Weekly Overtime in California
Unlike most states that only require overtime after 40 hours in a workweek, California also mandates overtime pay for hours worked beyond 8 in a single workday. Employees are entitled to whichever calculation results in greater pay.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your daily start and end times along with break duration. The calculator applies California's overtime rules to compute your regular hours, overtime hours, and gross pay for the week. Your hourly rate is saved automatically for next time.
Learn More About Overtime
New to overtime math? Read our complete guide to calculating overtime pay or see the daily-overtime example for states with daily rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does California have daily overtime?
Yes. California requires overtime after 8 hours in a workday, in addition to the standard rule for hours over 40 in a workweek.
How is overtime pay calculated in California?
Daily OT after 8h (1.5×), double-time after 12h in a workday. The 7th consecutive workday is paid at 1.5× for the first 8h and 2× beyond that.
Is this California time card calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, requires no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — your entries are never sent to a server.