In Virgin Islands, overtime is more generous than the federal rule. Non-exempt employees earn time and a half after 8 hours (1.5x) in a day and after 40 hours in a week, and double time can apply on long days.
Overtime applies daily after 8 hours, weekly after 40, and for any hours on the 6th or 7th consecutive day.
Overtime rules in Virgin Islands
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Daily | 8 hours (1.5x) |
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
| 7th day | 6th and 7th consecutive day (1.5x) |
At the Virgin Islands minimum wage of $10.50, the overtime rate is $15.75 an hour (1.5×).
Virgin Islands overtime calculator
Enter your rate and hours to see your overtime and total pay for the week.
Who is covered
Most hourly employees are non-exempt, which means they must be paid overtime. The main exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act are bona fide executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and certain computer employees who are paid on a salary basis above the federal threshold. Job title alone does not decide it, the actual duties and pay do.