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Colorado Overtime Calculator 2026
Colorado pays 1.5× after 12 hours in a workday, after 12 consecutive hours, or after 40 hours in a week.
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Colorado overtime rules
Colorado pays 1.5× after 12 hours in a workday, after 12 consecutive hours, or after 40 hours in a week.
Example: four 10-hour days at $20 an hour in Colorado pay $800.00 , with no overtime because the week stays at 40 hours.
Overtime pay examples at $20 an hour
| Schedule | Overtime | Gross pay |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days × 8 hours | 0 h | $800 |
| 5 days × 9 hours | 5 h | $950 |
| 4 days × 10 hours | 0 h | $800 |
| 5 days × 10 hours | 10 h | $1,100 |
| 4 days × 13 hours | 12 h | $1,160 |
| 6 days × 9 hours | 14 h | $1,220 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Colorado have daily overtime?
Yes. Colorado pays 1.5× after 12 hours in a workday, after 12 consecutive hours, or after 40 hours in a week.
What is the overtime rate in Colorado?
Overtime is paid at 1.5 times your regular rate. At $20 an hour, that is $30 an hour for overtime.
Who is not eligible for overtime?
Employees classified as exempt, usually salaried executives, administrators and professionals who meet federal and state salary and duties tests, are not entitled to overtime. Independent contractors are not covered either.
Can my employer average hours over two weeks?
No. Under federal law, each workweek stands alone. Working 50 hours one week and 30 the next still earns 10 hours of overtime for the first week.
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This calculator estimates gross pay before taxes. Exemptions, union contracts and alternative workweek schedules can change your overtime. For your situation, check with your employer or your state labor department. See what you keep after taxes with our Colorado bonus tax calculator.