Overtime for Utah (2026)
Utah (UT) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$7.25
Overtime Rule
Weekly only (40 hrs/week)
Weekly Overtime Threshold
40 hours
Overtime Multiplier
1.5x regular rate
State Income Tax Rate
4.65%
How This Calculator Works in Utah
This overtime calculator applies Utah'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 Utah's weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.
Utah Overview
Utah 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 $7.25 per hour — Utah matches the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr. Salt Lake City's booming tech sector (the "Silicon Slopes") drives wages well above the minimum in the metro area.
How Utah Compares
Utah's minimum wage of $7.25 matches the federal minimum of $7.25. Like most states, Utah relies on the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime. Neighboring Colorado has a minimum wage of $14.42 and also has daily overtime rules.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $14.42/hr min wage | Colorado has daily overtime rules in addition to the federal 40-hour weekly rule. |
| Nevada | $12.00/hr min wage | Nevada has daily overtime rules in addition to the federal 40-hour weekly rule. |
| Idaho | $7.25/hr min wage | Idaho 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. Utah's minimum wage of $7.25 matches 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 Utah Residents
- 1Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Verify your base rate meets or exceeds this before calculating overtime — overtime pay is calculated on your regular rate, not the minimum.
- 2Utah 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 Utah is subject to the state income tax (top rate 4.65%) 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 Utah's department of labor.
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