Overtime for New York (2026)
New York (NY) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$15.50
Overtime Rule
Weekly only (40 hrs/week)
Weekly Overtime Threshold
40 hours
Overtime Multiplier
1.5x regular rate
State Income Tax Rate
10.9%
How This Calculator Works in New York
This overtime calculator applies New York'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 York's weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.
New York Overview
New York follows the federal weekly overtime standard. However, the state has a higher salary threshold for the executive and administrative overtime exemption than the federal level. The state minimum wage is $15.50 per hour — New York's minimum wage varies by region: New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County have a $16/hr minimum, while the rest of the state is at $15/hr.
How New York Compares
New York's minimum wage of $15.50 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. Like most states, New York relies on the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime. Neighboring New Jersey has a minimum wage of $15.49 and uses only the weekly overtime standard.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $15.49/hr min wage | New Jersey follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
| Connecticut | $16.35/hr min wage | Connecticut 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. |
The federal overtime standard requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours per week. New York's minimum wage of $15.50 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 York Residents
- 1New York's minimum wage is $15.50 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 York 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 York is subject to the state income tax (top rate 10.9%) 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 York's department of labor.
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