Overtime for Rhode Island (2026)
Rhode Island (RI) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$14.00
Overtime Rule
Weekly only (40 hrs/week)
Weekly Overtime Threshold
40 hours
Overtime Multiplier
1.5x regular rate
State Income Tax Rate
5.99%
How This Calculator Works in Rhode Island
This overtime calculator applies Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island's weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.
Rhode Island Overview
Rhode Island follows the federal weekly overtime standard of time-and-a-half after 40 hours. The state requires time-and-a-half for work on Sundays and holidays in certain retail and hospitality sectors. The state minimum wage is $14.00 per hour — Rhode Island's minimum wage is $14/hr, competitive in the New England region. The small state has a relatively uniform cost of living.
How Rhode Island Compares
Rhode Island's minimum wage of $14.00 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. Like most states, Rhode Island relies on the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime. Neighboring Massachusetts has a minimum wage of $15.00 and uses only the weekly overtime standard.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $15.00/hr min wage | Massachusetts 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. |
The federal overtime standard requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours per week. Rhode Island's minimum wage of $14.00 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 Rhode Island Residents
- 1Rhode Island's minimum wage is $14.00 per hour. Verify your base rate meets or exceeds this before calculating overtime — overtime pay is calculated on your regular rate, not the minimum.
- 2Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island is subject to the state income tax (top rate 5.99%) 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 Rhode Island's department of labor.
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