Overtime for New Jersey (2026)
New Jersey (NJ) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$15.49
Overtime Rule
Weekly only (40 hrs/week)
Weekly Overtime Threshold
40 hours
Overtime Multiplier
1.5x regular rate
State Income Tax Rate
10.75%
How This Calculator Works in New Jersey
This overtime calculator applies New Jersey'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 New Jersey's weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.
New Jersey Overview
New Jersey follows the federal weekly overtime standard of time-and-a-half after 40 hours. The state has no daily overtime requirement. The state minimum wage is $15.49 per hour — New Jersey's minimum wage of $15.49/hr is adjusted annually for inflation. The state is one of the most densely populated and has a correspondingly high cost of living.
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey's minimum wage of $15.49 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. Like most states, New Jersey relies on the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime. Neighboring New York has a minimum wage of $15.50 and uses only the weekly overtime standard.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $15.50/hr min wage | New York 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. |
| Delaware | $13.25/hr min wage | Delaware 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. New Jersey's minimum wage of $15.49 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 New Jersey Residents
- 1New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.49 per hour. Verify your base rate meets or exceeds this before calculating overtime — overtime pay is calculated on your regular rate, not the minimum.
- 2New Jersey 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 New Jersey is subject to the state income tax (top rate 10.75%) 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 New Jersey's department of labor.
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