California Overtime Calculator: Free Daily OT Pay (No Signup)
Free California overtime calculator with daily 1.5× over 8 hours, 2× over 12 hours, and 7th-day rules under Labor Code § 510. Instant results, no signup.
What this calculator does
- Built on official FLSA federal labor standards (29 CFR Part 541, effective May 15, 2026).
- Results include a plain-English interpretation of what the numbers mean for your situation.
- All math happens locally — your data never leaves your device.
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California Overtime
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How this calculation works
California is stricter than federal FLSA. Under Labor Code § 510, daily overtime applies: 1.5× after 8 hours in a day, 2× after 12 hours. The seventh consecutive day in a workweek pays 1.5× for the first 8 hours and 2× beyond.
California also retains the federal 40-hour weekly threshold. Use this calculator for the full California breakdown.
How this California Overtime Calculator: Free Daily OT Pay (No Signup) works — 2026 guide
California overtime is the most worker-friendly in the country. On top of the federal 40-hour weekly threshold, California Labor Code § 510 adds daily overtime: 1.5× after 8 hours in a day, 2× (double time) after 12 hours, and special rules for the seventh consecutive workday. This free California overtime calculator applies every applicable tier in one pass — daily 1.5×, daily 2×, weekly 1.5×, and seventh-day premiums — so you see exactly what a heavy schedule is worth. No signup, no email, no paywall.
How to use it in 3 steps
- Enter your regular hourly rate and the hours worked each day of the workweek.
- The calculator applies 1.5× to hours 9-12 in any day, 2× to hours past 12, and the seventh-consecutive-day rules automatically. It also checks for hours over 40 in the week at 1.5×.
- Read a day-by-day breakdown of regular, overtime, and double-time pay, plus the weekly total gross.
Who this is for
California hourly workers verifying a paycheck, restaurant and retail managers running schedules, and HR teams auditing past payroll. Pair it with the [time and a half calculator](/tools/time-and-a-half-calculator/) for plain weekly overtime, the [double time pay calculator](/tools/double-time-pay-calculator/) for 2×-only scenarios, and the [New York overtime calculator](/tools/new-york-overtime-calculator/) or [Texas overtime calculator](/tools/texas-overtime-calculator/) for employees in other states.
Data sources & authoritative references
This calculator is built on official U.S. rules and published statistics. Key sources:
Frequently Asked Questions
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