Colorado Overtime Law
OT after 12h in a workday, 12 consecutive hours, or 40h in a workweek — whichever gives the greater pay.
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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
Colorado Overtime Laws Explained
OT after 12h in a workday, 12 consecutive hours, or 40h in a workweek — whichever gives the greater pay.
Daily vs. Weekly Overtime in Colorado
Unlike most states that only require overtime after 40 hours in a workweek, Colorado also mandates overtime pay for hours worked beyond 12 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 Colorado'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 Colorado have daily overtime?
Yes. Colorado requires overtime after 12 hours in a workday, in addition to the standard rule for hours over 40 in a workweek.
How is overtime pay calculated in Colorado?
OT after 12h in a workday, 12 consecutive hours, or 40h in a workweek — whichever gives the greater pay.
Is this Colorado 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.