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Overtime Calculator (By State)

Calculate overtime pay using the federal time-and-a-half rule, plus state-specific daily overtime rules for California, Colorado, Alaska, and Nevada.

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Regular pay$0.00
Overtime pay (1.5x)$0.00
Double-time pay (2x)$0.00
How this works: the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires time-and-a-half pay for non-exempt employees after 40 hours in a workweek. California, Colorado, Alaska, and Nevada layer additional daily overtime rules on top. This calculator applies the standard daily/weekly thresholds for those four states and the federal weekly rule everywhere else. It does not model California's "7th consecutive day" rule, union/CBA agreements, or salaried-exempt status. Overtime law is complex and enforcement varies - confirm specifics with your state labor department or an employment attorney for anything beyond a quick estimate.

How is overtime calculated?

Under federal law, non-exempt employees earn 1.5x their regular hourly rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Some states go further: California and Alaska require overtime after 8 hours in a single day, regardless of the weekly total, and California adds double-time (2x pay) after 12 hours in a day. Colorado uses whichever calculation - 40/week, 12/day, or 12 consecutive hours - gives the employee more pay. Nevada's daily rule only kicks in for employees earning below 1.5 times the state minimum wage.

FAQ

Does this apply to salaried employees?

Only if you're classified as "non-exempt." Many salaried positions are exempt from overtime rules under federal and state law based on job duties and salary level - this calculator assumes an hourly, non-exempt worker.

Why does California show both 1.5x and 2x pay?

California requires time-and-a-half for hours 9 through 12 in a workday, and double-time for anything beyond 12 hours in a single day - on top of the standard weekly overtime rule.

What if my state isn't California, Colorado, Alaska, or Nevada?

Most states follow the federal FLSA rule only: overtime after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily threshold.