FREE California Overtime Calculator

Easily calculate overtime hours and pay based on California labor laws.

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What is a California overtime calculator?

A California overtime calculator is a handy online tool that helps both employers and employees quickly figure out overtime pay based on California labor laws. California has some of the strictest overtime requirements in the U.S., where employees can earn time-and-a-half or even double-time for certain hours worked in a day, week, or on consecutive days.

With a California overtime calculator, you simply enter an employee’s hourly rate, along with daily and weekly work hours, and the tool calculates everything for you according to these state-specific rules.

 

How is overtime calculated in California?

In California, employees are eligible for overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular hourly wage if they work:

  • More than 8 hours but less than 12 hours in a day
  • Over 40 hours in a workweek
  • Eight hours or less on the seventh consecutive workday

Employees can receive double-time (2x their hourly wage) if they work for more than:

  • 12 hours in a single workday
  • Eight hours on the seventh consecutive workday

Employers must track overtime hours, even if they are unauthorized, to fairly compensate employees. Plus, California law mandates that employees must be paid on their scheduled payday, regardless of whether they submitted their timecard on time. Read more about California overtime laws.

 

Why choose Jibble’s California overtime calculator?

Navigating California labor laws can be tricky, but our calculator is here to help! It’s designed to help you calculate overtime pay accurately, so you can feel confident that everyone is fairly compensated.

Here are some of the key features of our calculator:

  1. Accurate Calculations: California requires overtime pay for hours worked over 8 in a day and 40 in a week. Our calculator automatically handles both scenarios to ensure employees are paid correctly.
  2. Easy to Use: Simply enter your hourly rate and work hours to receive instant calculations. Our intuitive interface is perfect for businesses, HR professionals, and employees alike.
  3. Customizable: Our calculator adapts to different schedules and work hours, making it flexible for your needs.
  4. Free and Accessible: Best of all, our overtime calculator is completely FREE to use—no hidden fees or sign-ups required!

If you’re looking for a California work time calculator, we have that too – and it’s FREE!

 

How to use our California overtime calculator?

If you prefer a written guide, here’s a simple step-by-step process to help you navigate our online calculator:

  1. Enter Details: Input the employee’s name and date range for tracking hours.
  2. Log Hours:Add start and end times for each day, and include break times as needed.
  3. Set Rounding Options: Choose a rounding rule, such as 15, 6, or 5 minutes if needed.
  4. Input Base Rate: Enter the regular hourly rate.
  5. View Results: Once all details are in, the total hours, overtime, and pay amounts will appear, automatically calculated according to California’s rules.
  6. Save or Share Timecard: Generate a link to save or share the timecard with managers or clients.
  7. Print or Export: Easily print, save as a PDF, or download the timecard in CSV format for your records.

And you’re done! It’s that easy to track overtime accurately.

 

What is the easiest way to calculate overtime?

The calculator above is great for businesses with only a few employees, but as your team grows, you might need something more robust. That’s where Jibble comes in! Jibble is a FREE overtime tracker that automates employee time tracking and overtime calculations seamlessly.

Create a free account to get tracking and have powerful reports generated whenever you need them! It’s the perfect solution for growing businesses that need to stay compliant with overtime rules—without the extra work.Time card app on multiple platforms

 

Need printable timesheet templates?

Our FREE printable timesheet templates allow you to calculate employees’ worked hours and overtime on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or semi-monthly basis. Use them online with Google Docs or Google Sheets, or download in Excel, PDF, or Word—all pre-formatted and ready to be filled out!Daily timesheet template