Overtime Pay Calculator California

California Overtime Pay Calculator

Regular Hourly Rate ($):

Hours Worked Per Day (Mon-Sun)

Monday Hours:

Tuesday Hours:

Wednesday Hours:

Thursday Hours:

Friday Hours:

Saturday Hours:

Sunday Hours:

Calculation Results:

Regular Pay: $0.00

1.5x Overtime Pay: $0.00

2x Overtime Pay: $0.00

Total Gross Pay: $0.00

(Total 1.5x OT Hours: 0.00, Total 2x OT Hours: 0.00)

Understanding California Overtime Laws

California has some of the most comprehensive and protective overtime laws in the United States. Unlike federal law, which primarily focuses on weekly overtime, California mandates both daily and weekly overtime, as well as special rules for working on the seventh consecutive day in a workweek. This calculator helps you understand how these rules apply to your earnings.

Key California Overtime Rules:

Daily Overtime (1.5x): Employees must be paid one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over eight (8) hours and up to twelve (12) hours in any workday.
Daily Double Overtime (2x): Employees must be paid double their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over twelve (12) hours in any workday.
Weekly Overtime (1.5x): Employees must be paid one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over forty (40) hours in a workweek. This applies to hours not already compensated at an overtime rate (e.g., daily overtime).
Seventh Consecutive Day Overtime (1.5x): Employees must be paid one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for the first eight (8) hours worked on the seventh (7th) consecutive day of work in a workweek.
Seventh Consecutive Day Double Overtime (2x): Employees must be paid double their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours on the seventh (7th) consecutive day of work in a workweek.

It's important to note that overtime hours are not "stacked." If hours qualify for daily overtime, they do not also count towards weekly overtime. The higher applicable rate is paid.

How the Calculator Works:

This calculator takes your regular hourly rate and the hours you worked each day of a standard Monday-Sunday workweek. It then applies California's specific overtime rules to determine your gross pay:

Daily Overtime Calculation: For each day, it first calculates any hours worked over 8 (at 1.5x) and over 12 (at 2x). These hours are immediately classified as overtime.
Seventh Consecutive Day Check: It then checks if you worked 7 consecutive days (meaning you entered hours for all seven days). If so, the hours for the 7th day are re-evaluated: the first 8 hours are paid at 1.5x, and any hours beyond 8 are paid at 2x. These rates override any standard daily overtime calculated for that specific 7th day.
Weekly Overtime Calculation: After accounting for daily and 7th-day overtime, the calculator sums up any remaining "regular" hours for the week. If this total exceeds 40 hours, the excess hours are then paid at 1.5x.
Total Pay: Finally, it sums up all regular pay, 1.5x overtime pay, and 2x overtime pay to give you your total gross earnings for the week.

Important Considerations:

Workweek Definition: A "workweek" is any fixed and regularly recurring period of 168 hours (seven consecutive 24-hour periods). It does not have to coincide with the calendar week. This calculator assumes a Monday-Sunday workweek for simplicity.
Exempt Employees: Certain employees, such as executive, administrative, or professional employees who meet specific salary and duties tests, may be exempt from overtime laws. This calculator is for non-exempt employees.
Alternative Workweek Schedules (AWS): If an employer has an approved AWS, the daily overtime rules may differ (e.g., 10-hour days without overtime). This calculator does not account for AWS.
Meal and Rest Breaks: California also has strict rules regarding meal and rest breaks, and violations can lead to additional pay. This calculator focuses solely on hours worked and overtime rates.
Local Ordinances: Some cities in California may have their own specific labor laws that could affect pay.

Always consult with a legal professional or the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for specific advice regarding your employment situation.

Example Calculation:

Let's say an employee earns $25/hour and works the following schedule:

Monday: 10 hours
Tuesday: 12 hours
Wednesday: 8 hours
Thursday: 10 hours
Friday: 14 hours
Saturday: 0 hours
Sunday: 0 hours

Here's how the calculator would process it:

Hourly Rate: $25.00
1.5x Overtime Rate: $37.50
2x Overtime Rate: $50.00

Daily Breakdown:

Monday (10 hours): 8 regular, 2 at 1.5x OT.
Tuesday (12 hours): 8 regular, 4 at 1.5x OT.
Wednesday (8 hours): 8 regular.
Thursday (10 hours): 8 regular, 2 at 1.5x OT.
Friday (14 hours): 8 regular, 4 at 1.5x OT, 2 at 2x OT.
Saturday (0 hours): 0 hours.
Sunday (0 hours): 0 hours.

Aggregated Hours (before weekly check):

Total Regular Hours: 8+8+8+8+8 = 40 hours
Total 1.5x OT Hours (from daily): 2+4+2+4 = 12 hours
Total 2x OT Hours (from daily): 2 hours

Weekly Overtime Check:

Total regular hours (40) do not exceed 40, so no additional weekly 1.5x OT is triggered from regular hours.

Total Pay:

Regular Pay: 40 hours * $25.00 = $1000.00
1.5x Overtime Pay: 12 hours * $37.50 = $450.00
2x Overtime Pay: 2 hours * $50.00 = $100.00
Total Gross Pay: $1000.00 + $450.00 + $100.00 = $1550.00

This example demonstrates how daily overtime is calculated first, and then weekly rules are applied to the remaining regular hours.

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