New Jersey Overtime Calculator
Calculate your overtime pay in New Jersey with state-specific rules and federal FLSA compliance.
New Jersey Overtime Laws
New Jersey follows federal FLSA overtime rules for most employees. New Jersey does not have state-specific daily overtime requirements. Employees in New Jersey must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. New Jersey state minimum wage is higher than federal, and New Jersey has a higher salary threshold for exempt employees than federal standards.
Legal Reference: New Jersey Statutes § 34:11-56a4. Federal FLSA also applies.
New Jersey Overtime Rules Summary
Weekly Overtime
Hours over 40/week = 1.5x pay (Federal FLSA)
Daily Overtime
No general daily overtime requirement
Double Overtime
No general double overtime requirement
Overtime Rate
1.5x regular rate (2x for double OT)