Calculate overtime pay with state-specific rules. Includes California daily overtime, double time, and holiday pay calculations.
Hourly Rate ($)
Weekly Hours
State/Rules
Federal FLSA: Overtime after 40 hours/week at 1.5x rate.
Regular Pay
$800.00
40.0 hrs
Overtime Pay
$300.00
10.0 hrs @ 1.5x
Total Pay
$1,100.00
gross weekly
For accurate daily overtime calculations (CA, AK, CO, NV), use the full weekly calculator.
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Important facts about overtime pay
California requires overtime pay after 8 hours in a day, not just 40 hours in a week.
Federal law does not require private employers to pay extra for holidays. It's an employer policy.
In California, work over 12 hours in a day or on the 7th consecutive day earns double time (2x).
Salaried employees earning over $684/week with certain duties may be exempt from overtime.
Overtime laws can be complex, especially in states like California with daily overtime rules. Use our calculators to verify payroll calculations and ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws.
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Classify employees correctly (exempt vs non-exempt)
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Track hours worked accurately
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Apply correct overtime rates
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Follow state-specific rules (daily OT, 7th day)
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Include all compensation in regular rate
Quick answers to common overtime questions
Under federal law (FLSA), overtime starts after 40 hours in a workweek. Some states like California also require overtime after 8 hours in a day.
Time and a half means 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. If you earn $20/hour, time and a half would be $30/hour.
No, federal law does not require private employers to pay extra for holidays. Holiday pay is determined by your employer's policy.
Generally, salaried employees earning at least $684/week with executive, administrative, or professional duties may be exempt from overtime.