Daily Overtime Calculator
Last checked October 16, 2026 · How we calculate · Runs in your browser; nothing you type is sent.
The rules, in plain words
- California: 1.5× after 8 hours in a day and after 40 in a week; 2× after 12 hours in a day. On the 7th day in a row, the first 8 hours are 1.5× and anything over 8 is 2×. California DIR overtime FAQ
- Alaska: 1.5× after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week (employers with 4 or more workers). AS 23.10.060
- Nevada: 1.5× after 8 hours in a workday only if you earn less than 1.5× the minimum wage (under $18.00 an hour in 2026); otherwise after 40 a week. Nevada Labor Commissioner bulletin
- Colorado: 1.5× after 40 hours a week, 12 hours in a workday, or 12 hours in a row, whichever pays more. We use the 40-hour and 12-hour-day tests. COMPS Order #40, Rule 4
- Every other state: the federal rule, 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. U.S. Department of Labor
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Frequently asked questions
Does California pay overtime after 8 hours?
Yes. Hours over 8 in a workday are paid at 1.5×, and hours over 12 at 2×, even if you work fewer than 40 hours that week.
Which states have daily overtime?
California, Alaska, Nevada (for lower-paid workers) and Colorado (after 12 hours). Most states only use the weekly 40-hour rule.
Estimates of what an employer would withhold under the published 2026 rules. Not tax advice, and not your final tax bill.
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