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Overtime Laws by State (2026)

The federal 40-hour rule, the states that require daily overtime and double time, who is exempt, and a free calculator. Pick your state below.

Overtime pay

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Enter your rate and hours to see your overtime and total pay.

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Note: figures are gross pay before taxes. Some states (like California) require daily overtime, so a long single day can add more than the weekly total shown here.
Every state

Overtime rules for all 50 states + federal

Tap any location for its overtime threshold, double-time rules, exemptions, and calculator.

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The basics

How overtime works

The federal floor is simple: if you're a non-exempt employee, you get one and a half times your regular rate for every hour over 40 in a week. That applies in every state.

Some states go further with daily overtime, where the clock resets each day. California is the strongest: time and a half after 8 hours in a day, and double time after 12. A handful of others, like Colorado, Alaska, and Nevada, have their own daily rules. In those states, a long single day can earn overtime even if your week stays under 40 hours.

Overtime turns on whether you're exempt, not on your job title. Most hourly workers are non-exempt and owed overtime. This is general information, not legal advice, so check your state labor department for your situation.

Common questions

Overtime law FAQ

What is the federal overtime law?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, covered non-exempt employees must be paid one and one-half times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. There is no federal daily overtime rule.
Which states have daily overtime?
A few states require overtime after a set number of hours in a single day, not just after 40 in a week. These include Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands. California is the most generous, with time and a half after 8 hours and double time after 12.
How do I calculate overtime pay?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 for each overtime hour (or by 2 for double time), then add it to your regular pay. Use the calculator on this page to do the math.
Who is exempt from overtime?
Common exemptions include bona fide executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and certain computer employees paid on a salary basis above the federal threshold. Most hourly workers are non-exempt and must be paid overtime.
David Scott

David Scott compiles and verifies minimum wage rates, tipped wages, and overtime rules from official state and federal labor department sources, and re-checks every page when rates change. See how the data is sourced.