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Colorado Overtime Calculator

Calculate overtime pay under Colorado rules. See daily and weekly overtime, double time, and how it compares to a federal-only calculation.

Hours worked each day

Per-day entry is needed for daily overtime and double-time states.

Calculation breakdown

Colorado overtime rules at a glance

RuleColorado
Weekly overtime1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek
Daily overtime1.5× after 12 hours in a workday (or 12 consecutive hours)
Double timeNone required by law
2026 minimum wageSets its own minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hour — check the current rate, as it raises the overtime base for lower-paid workers.

Key takeaways

  • Colorado requires overtime at 1.5× for the greatest of: over 40 hours in a workweek, over 12 hours in a workday, or 12 consecutive hours — whichever yields the most overtime.
  • The daily/consecutive-hour rule means a single very long shift earns overtime regardless of the weekly total.
  • Colorado’s COMPS Order governs these rules; each hour is counted once at the highest applicable rate.

How to use this calculator

  1. 1

    Enter your hourly rate

    Use your regular hourly wage. Colorado's overtime is calculated on the regular rate, which includes shift differentials and non-discretionary bonuses.

  2. 2

    Enter hours for each day

    Colorado uses daily overtime, so each day matters on its own: 1.5× after 12 hours in a workday (or 12 consecutive hours). Enter the hours you worked per day.

  3. 3

    Read the breakdown

    The calculator shows regular, overtime and (where applicable) double-time hours and pay, with a step-by-step breakdown.

Why Colorado is different

A 4×10 schedule (four 10-hour days) earns no overtime in Colorado either, because the daily rule only starts after 12 hours in a workday (or 12 consecutive hours). It is the long single shift — a 13-hour day in an otherwise short week — where Colorado differs from a federal-only employer. Toggle the compare panel to see it.

Need the full federal picture? See the overtime calculator and the how overtime is calculated guide.

Frequently asked questions

When does overtime start in Colorado?
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. Colorado also pays overtime 1.5× after 12 hours in a workday (or 12 consecutive hours), and requires no double time.
Does Colorado have daily overtime?
Yes. Colorado is one of only four states with daily overtime: 1.5× after 12 hours in a workday (or 12 consecutive hours) (no double-time requirement), on top of the weekly 40-hour rule. A long single day can earn overtime even in a week under 40 hours.
What is the Colorado minimum wage?
Sets its own minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hour — check the current rate, as it raises the overtime base for lower-paid workers.. Minimum wage matters for overtime because the regular rate (and therefore the overtime rate) for a minimum-wage worker is based on it.
Is overtime calculated per week or per pay period?
Per workweek, always. Even on a biweekly or semi-monthly paycheck, each 7-day workweek is evaluated separately — 46 hours one week and 34 the next still owes 6 overtime hours, never zero.
Who is exempt from overtime?
Salaried executive, administrative and professional employees who meet both the federal duties tests and salary threshold are generally exempt. Job title alone does not decide it — misclassification is a common wage claim.

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