Overtime for Delaware (2026)
Delaware (DE) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$13.25
Overtime Rule
Weekly only (40 hrs/week)
Weekly Overtime Threshold
40 hours
Overtime Multiplier
1.5x regular rate
State Income Tax Rate
6.6%
How This Calculator Works in Delaware
This overtime calculator applies Delaware's specific overtime rules to estimate your total pay including overtime. Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and gross total. It accounts for Delaware's weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.
Delaware Overview
Delaware follows the federal weekly overtime standard of time-and-a-half after 40 hours. There are no state-specific overtime provisions. The state minimum wage is $13.25 per hour — Delaware's minimum wage is $13.25/hr with scheduled increases. The small state has no sales tax, which reduces the effective cost of goods.
How Delaware Compares
Delaware's minimum wage of $13.25 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. Like most states, Delaware relies on the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime. Neighboring Maryland has a minimum wage of $15.00 and uses only the weekly overtime standard.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $15.00/hr min wage | Maryland follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25/hr min wage | Pennsylvania follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
| New Jersey | $15.49/hr min wage | New Jersey follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
The federal overtime standard requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours per week. Delaware's minimum wage of $13.25 exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25. Only a few states, including California and Alaska, mandate daily overtime in addition to the weekly threshold.
Tips for Delaware Residents
- 1Delaware's minimum wage is $13.25 per hour. Verify your base rate meets or exceeds this before calculating overtime — overtime pay is calculated on your regular rate, not the minimum.
- 2Delaware follows the federal weekly overtime standard: time-and-a-half for every hour beyond 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime trigger, so long individual shifts do not generate overtime unless your weekly total exceeds 40.
- 3Overtime pay in Delaware is subject to the state income tax (top rate 6.6%) plus federal taxes. Your effective overtime rate after taxes will be less than the gross 1.5x figure — budget accordingly.
- 4Track your hours meticulously. Under the FLSA, employers must pay overtime for all qualifying hours regardless of whether the overtime was pre-approved. Keep your own records as a backup.
- 5Salaried employees are not automatically exempt from overtime. To be exempt, you must meet specific duties tests and earn above the salary threshold. If you are classified as exempt but believe you should qualify, consult Delaware's department of labor.
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