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Regular hours0.00
Time and a half hours0.00
Double time hours0.00
Total hours:0.00
Total Payroll
Regular Pay$0.00
Time and a half Pay$0.00
Double time Pay$0.00
Total Gross Payroll:$0.00
Free federal and California overtime calculator
This easy and convenient tool will help employers and employees within the state of California accurately calculate overtime hours worked.
How to use Zoho People's
overtime calculator
STEP 1
Choose the start day of your workweek.
STEP 2
Enter the hours worked every day.
STEP 3
Enter your hourly pay rate set for your organization.
Overtime calculations
| Total hours | Overtime rate: California | Overtime rate: Federal |
|---|---|---|
| >8 hours in a workday | Time and a half | Time and a half |
| >40 hours in a workweek | Time and a half | Time and a half |
| ≤8 hours worked in the seventh consecutive day of a week | Time and a half | Time and a half |
| >12 hours in a workday | Double time | Time and a half |
| ≥8 hours worked in the seventh consecutive day of a week | Double time | Time and a half |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is overtime pay?
Overtime refers to the extra hours that an employee works beyond their regular work hours. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), any employee who works beyond the standard 40-hour workweek is eligible for overtime pay.
How do you calculate overtime pay in California?
In California, overtime pay is calculated based on hours worked over 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week. Employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular pay rate for:
- All hours worked beyond 8 hours in a single workday
- Over 40 hours in a workweek
- The first 8 hours worked on the seventh consecutive day of work
Double the regular pay rate applies to:
- All hours worked beyond 12 in a workday
- All hours worked beyond 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day of work
How do you calculate overtime pay in states that follow federal guidelines?
Overtime pay is calculated based on hours worked over 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week for all the US states that follow federal guidelines. It is 1.5 times the pay rate for all hours worked beyond 8 hours in a workday and 40 hours in workweek.
Who is eligible for and exempt from overtime pay?
Eligible employees:
All non-exempt employees, (i.e., employees not covered under the exemptions of the FLSA) who work more than 40 hours in a workweek are eligible for overtime pay.Exempt employees:
The FLSA excludes certain types of employees as non-eligible for overtime pay. The law exempts professional, administrative, and executive employees, as well as employees in specific occupations like outside sales, computer occupations, and others. Learn more about overtime pay