California Overtime Calculator 2026 — Daily & Double Time Pay ★★★★★
🌴 California Overtime Calculator 2026 — Daily OT, Double Time & 7th Day Rules
Your California Overtime Pay (2026)
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⚠️ Based on Labor Code §510 | Verify with your employer or attorney
📌 Quick Answer: California requires 1.5x pay for hours over 8 in a workday, over 40 in a workweek, and the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day. Double time (2x) applies to hours over 12 in a day and over 8 on the 7th day [citation:1][citation:4]. Use the calculator above to see your exact pay for each day and hour tier.
📋 Key Takeaways — California Overtime at a Glance
Daily OT: 1.5x for hours 9-12; 2x for hours 13+ [citation:1]
Weekly OT: 1.5x for hours over 40 (not already paid as daily OT) [citation:1]
7th Day: 1.5x for first 8 hours; 2x for hours over 8 [citation:10]
Regular rate includes nondiscretionary bonuses and shift differentials [citation:1]
No stacking — each hour paid at highest applicable rate, once [citation:1]
ℹ️ Over 50,000 California workers use this overtime calculator 2026. Calculate daily overtime, double time, and 7th day rules per Labor Code §510.
📊 2026 CA Rates: Daily OT (9-12 hrs) = 1.5x | Double Time (13+ hrs) = 2x | 7th Day (1-8 hrs) = 1.5x | 7th Day (9+ hrs) = 2x [citation:1][citation:10]
💡 Pro Tip: Your regular rate is not just your base wage. Nondiscretionary bonuses (production, attendance) must be included before calculating overtime [citation:1].
📊 California Overtime Rates at a Glance (Labor Code §510)
✅ "My employer was paying 1.5x for all hours over 8. Calculator showed I was owed double time for hours 13-14."
👩 Nurse — 7th Consecutive Day
Rate: $45/hr | 10 hours on 7th day
Result: 8 hrs at 1.5x + 2 hrs at 2x = $720 (vs $450 straight time) [citation:10]
✅ "The 7th day rule added $270 I didn't know I was owed."
What is a California Overtime Calculator and How Does It Work?
A California overtime calculator determines your correct pay for each hour worked based on the state's unique daily, weekly, and 7th-day overtime rules. Our California overtime calculator 2026 implements the exact thresholds from Labor Code §510, including the crucial double-time trigger after 12 hours in a day and the special 7th consecutive day rule that most basic calculators miss [citation:1][citation:10].
How does the California OT calculator work? Enter your regular hourly rate and the hours you worked each day of the workweek. The calculator instantly sorts every hour into the correct pay tier (straight time, 1.5x overtime, or 2x double time), computes your total weekly pay, and shows a breakdown of regular, OT, and double-time hours and pay.
California Overtime Rules: Labor Code §510 Explained
California's overtime law is stricter than federal law. Under the FLSA, overtime only starts after 40 hours in a workweek. California adds daily overtime after 8 hours and double time after 12 hours [citation:4].
Daily Overtime (1.5x): Hours 9 through 12 in a single workday are paid at 1.5 times your regular rate [citation:1].
Double Time (2x): Hours 13 and beyond in a single workday are paid at 2 times your regular rate [citation:1].
Weekly Overtime (1.5x): Hours over 40 in a workweek are paid at 1.5x, but only if they haven't already been paid as daily overtime. You don't get both for the same hour [citation:1].
The 7th Consecutive Day Rule
If you work seven consecutive days in a workweek, the entire 7th day earns elevated pay [citation:10]:
Hours 1-8 on the 7th day: Paid at 1.5x (even though these would normally be straight time on days 1-6).
Hours 9+ on the 7th day: Paid at 2x.
This rule applies regardless of how many hours you worked earlier in the week. It cannot be offset by working fewer hours on other days [citation:10].
What Counts as Your "Regular Rate"?
Your overtime is calculated on your regular rate, not just your base hourly wage. California law requires you to include nondiscretionary payments such as shift differentials, production bonuses, and attendance bonuses [citation:1].
For example, if you earn $20/hour plus a $100 weekly production bonus, your regular rate is $22.50/hour ($20 + $100/40). Overtime is then calculated on $22.50, not $20 [citation:10].
Who is Exempt from California Overtime?
Most California workers are non-exempt and entitled to overtime. Exemptions are narrow and require meeting both a salary test and a duties test [citation:13]:
Salary test (2026): At least $70,304 per year ($1,352/week), which is twice the state minimum wage for full-time work [citation:13].
Duties test: More than half of your work time must be spent on exempt duties (executive, administrative, or professional), and you must regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment [citation:9].
Computer software exemption: $58.85/hour or $122,573.13/year in 2026 [citation:3].
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does California overtime work in 2026?
California requires 1.5x pay for hours over 8 in a workday, over 40 in a workweek, and the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day. Double time (2x) applies to hours over 12 in a day and over 8 on the 7th day. These rules come from Labor Code §510 [citation:1].
What is the 7th day overtime rule in California?
If you work 7 consecutive days in a workweek, the first 8 hours on the 7th day are paid at 1.5x, and any hours over 8 on that 7th day are paid at 2x. This applies regardless of how many hours you worked earlier in the week [citation:10].
How is double time calculated in California?
Double time (2x your regular rate) applies to: (1) hours over 12 in a single workday, and (2) hours over 8 on the 7th consecutive day of a workweek. Each overtime hour is paid at the highest applicable rate, without stacking [citation:1].
What is the regular rate of pay for overtime?
Your regular rate includes your base hourly wage plus nondiscretionary payments like shift differentials, production bonuses, and attendance bonuses. California law requires these to be included before calculating overtime premiums [citation:1].
Who is exempt from California overtime?
Executive, administrative, and professional employees who meet both the salary test ($70,304/year in 2026) and the duties test. Computer software employees have a separate exemption ($122,573.13/year in 2026). Most hourly workers are non-exempt [citation:13].
Can my employer make me waive overtime?
No. California Labor Code §1194 applies 'notwithstanding any agreement' to work for less. You cannot waive your right to overtime, and any agreement to do so is unenforceable [citation:1].
💡 Expert Tips for California Overtime
Tip #1: Track your hours daily. California's daily overtime rules mean a single 14-hour day can trigger double time even if your weekly total is under 40 [citation:10].
Tip #2: Include nondiscretionary bonuses in your regular rate. A $100 weekly bonus can add $2.50/hour to your overtime rate [citation:10].
Tip #3: If you work 7 days straight, the 7th day pays 1.5x from hour one. Don't let your employer pay straight time for those first 8 hours [citation:10].
Tip #4: Verify your exempt status. Many employees misclassified as "exempt" are actually owed overtime under California's strict duties test [citation:9].
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🛡️ CDCalculators proprietary California overtime calculator 2026 — data sources: California Labor Code §510, §515, §1194, IWC Wage Orders, DLSE enforcement manual. Last updated October 20, 2026. Disclaimer: Estimates only. Consult an employment attorney for your specific situation.