California Weekly Pay Calculator
Calculate your weekly paycheck from annual salary or hourly wages. Perfect for employees paid weekly with 52 pay periods per year, including California overtime calculations.
Weekly Pay Calculator
Enter your salary or hourly wage to calculate weekly pay
California Overtime Rules (2025)
Daily Overtime Rules
Standard Daily Overtime
California requires overtime pay for hours worked over 8 in a day
Weekly Overtime
Additional overtime for weekly hours over 40
Seventh Day Rules
Consecutive Workdays
Special rules for working 7 consecutive days
Workweek Definition
How California defines a workweek
Exempt vs Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt Employees
Eligible for overtime pay under California law
Exempt Employees
Not eligible for overtime pay
Calculation Examples
Daily Overtime Example
Employee works 10 hours in one day at $20/hour
Weekly Overtime Example
Employee works 45 hours in a week at $18/hour
Weekly Pay Examples
Salary Employee Example
Position: Administrative Assistant
Annual Salary: $41,600
Pay Schedule: Weekly (52 periods)
Weekly Calculation:
Hourly Employee Example
Position: Retail Associate
Hourly Rate: $19.00/hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Weekly Calculation:
Hourly with Overtime Example
Position: Manufacturing Worker
Hourly Rate: $22.50/hour
Hours: 48 hours per week (8 OT)
Weekly with Overtime:
Commission Employee Example
Position: Sales Representative
Base Hourly: $16.50/hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Commission: $350 weekly commission
Weekly with Commission:
Weekly Pay Insights
Frequent Cash Flow
Weekly pay provides the most frequent cash flow, helping with immediate expenses and budgeting for workers with variable costs.
- 52 paychecks per year
- Consistent weekly income
- Easier to manage weekly expenses
- Good for hourly workers
Overtime Tracking
Weekly pay periods align perfectly with California's overtime calculations, making it easier to track and pay overtime accurately.
- Overtime calculated weekly
- Clear 40-hour threshold
- Daily overtime still applies
- Accurate time tracking
Payroll Costs
While weekly payroll has higher administrative costs, it's popular in industries with hourly workers and variable schedules.
- Higher processing frequency
- More payroll runs per year
- Common in retail and hospitality
- Employee satisfaction benefit
Budgeting Strategy
With weekly pay, budget for monthly expenses using 4.33 weeks per month on average, not exactly 4 weeks.
- 52 weeks ÷ 12 months = 4.33 weeks/month
- Some months have 5 pay periods
- Plan for irregular monthly totals
- Use extra weeks for savings
Frequently Asked Questions About Weekly Pay
You receive 52 weekly paychecks per year. This provides the most frequent cash flow of any pay schedule, with consistent weekly income that helps with immediate expenses and budgeting.
Divide your annual salary by 52 weeks. For example, $41,600 ÷ 52 = $800 per week. This is your gross weekly pay before taxes and deductions.
Weekly pay offers the most frequent cash flow, making it easier to manage immediate expenses. However, it may have higher administrative costs for employers and can make monthly budgeting more complex.
California overtime applies to hours over 8 per day (1.5x rate) or 40 per week (1.5x rate), and hours over 12 per day (2x rate). Weekly pay schedules align perfectly with the 40-hour weekly overtime threshold.
Important Weekly Pay Disclaimer
This calculator provides gross pay estimates based on standard weekly calculations. Actual paychecks will be lower due to taxes, deductions, and benefits. Overtime calculations follow California labor laws requiring 1.5x pay for hours over 8 per day or 40 per week, and 2x pay for hours over 12 per day or on the 7th consecutive workday. Pay dates may vary due to holidays and company policies. Always verify calculations with your HR department and consider all deductions when budgeting.