State Overtime

Overtime Pay Guides

Overtime pay is not always found by multiplying one hourly wage by 1.5. Paid leave can change the hours included in a week, salary arrangements can still carry overtime rights, and work outside a recorded shift can add compensable time. Federal law is the first checkpoint, then the law of the state where the work occurred must be reviewed.

Common Overtime Questions

Start with the federal rule, then check the law where the work took place.

Official state and federal sources

Review the official materials used for these guides.

Sources & Review

Last reviewed: August 2026

This page is based on information from the U.S. Department of Labor and the applicable state labor agency.