Calculate your overtime pay in Fresno based on your hourly rate and hours worked, using California's daily and weekly overtime rules for 2026.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Applicable minimum wage in Fresno: $16.50/hour
California requires daily overtime: 1.5x after 8 hours in a day, 2x (double time) after 12 hours in a day, plus 1.5x for the first 8 hours on the seventh consecutive workday and 2x beyond that. Weekly overtime of 1.5x also applies after 40 hours.
| Rule | Fresno (CA) Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly overtime threshold | 40 hours/week (1.5x) |
| Daily overtime | 1.5x after 8 hours/day |
| Double time | 2x after 12 hours/day |
| Seventh consecutive day | 1.5x first 8 hours, then 2x |
| Applicable minimum wage | $16.50/hour |
| Federal overtime rate | 1.5x regular rate (FLSA) |
Your overtime rate is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes hourly wages and most non-discretionary bonuses. For example, at $16.50/hour a standard 1.5x overtime hour pays $24.75.
Fresno is the largest city in California's Central Valley and a national agriculture powerhouse, with an economy built on farming, food processing, logistics, healthcare, and California State University, Fresno. It is among the more affordable large cities in the state.
| Local Metric | Fresno (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 545,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Fresno County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 102 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $21.40/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $40.10/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $16.50/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,300/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,550/month |
| Median home price | $415,000 |
| Median household income | $62,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 8.35% |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.82% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the C2ER Cost of Living Index, U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
In Fresno, California requires daily overtime: 1.5x after 8 hours in a day, 2x (double time) after 12 hours in a day, plus 1.5x for the first 8 hours on the seventh consecutive workday and 2x beyond that. Weekly overtime of 1.5x also applies after 40 hours. Overtime is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes most non-discretionary bonuses, not just your base hourly wage.
The applicable minimum wage in Fresno is $16.50/hour. Fresno does not set a separate city minimum wage, so the California statewide minimum applies to most employers. Overtime must be at least 1.5x your regular rate, and if your rate is higher than the minimum, overtime is figured on your actual rate.
Yes. As a California city, Fresno follows California's daily overtime rules: 1.5x after 8 hours in a single day and 2x after 12 hours, in addition to weekly overtime after 40 hours.
Salaried executive, administrative, and professional employees who earn above the FLSA salary threshold ($684/week) and meet the duties tests are generally exempt, as are most independent contractors. California applies its own higher salary thresholds, so some workers exempt under federal law still earn overtime in Fresno. Check with an employment attorney for your situation.
Overtime is taxed as ordinary wages. New for 2026, the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act lets eligible non-exempt workers deduct up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers) of overtime pay from federal taxable income. California does not currently mirror this deduction for state income tax. Consult a tax professional to confirm eligibility.