New York Overtime Calculator
Minimum wage: $17.00/hour · 1.5× after 40 h/wk (state law) · enter your week below and see the exact split.
| Pay type | Hours | Rate | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight time | 40.00 | $20.00/h | $800.00 |
| Overtime (1.5×) | 3.00 | $30.00/h | $90.00 |
Weekly overtime past 40 h/week only — New York has no general daily overtime rule. Weekly overtime applied to 3.00 additional hour(s).
New York overtime rules at a glance
| Rule | New York |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $17.00 per hour |
| Daily overtime | No general daily threshold; weekly rules only |
| Weekly overtime | 1.5× after 40 hours |
| Double time | Not required by state law (employer policy may add it) |
| Authority | N.Y. Lab. Law § 650 et seq.; 12 NYCRR Part 142 |
The rules in detail
- 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek
- One extra hour at minimum wage when a workday spans more than 10 hours ("spread of hours")
New York requires overtime after 40 hours a week, plus a "spread of hours" rule many states lack.
Enforcement: New York State Department of Labor.
Worked example
A NYC server whose shift stretches across a 12-hour spread earns an extra hour at minimum wage even in a short week.
What New York employers sometimes get wrong
When a workday spans more than 10 hours (say 8 AM to 7 PM with a break), most New York workers are owed one extra hour at the minimum wage — on top of any overtime.
Who is entitled to overtime
Overtime rules protect “non-exempt” employees. The main federal exemptions cover executives, administrators, professionals, outside salespeople and certain computer employees — provided their duties genuinely match the exemption and they clear the salary basis test. Job titles mean nothing: an “assistant manager” who mostly runs a register is still non-exempt in the eyes of the law.
In practice, most hourly workers in New York are non-exempt and must receive overtime whenever the rules above trigger. Independent contractors are not covered — but misclassifying an employee as a contractor is one of the most common wage violations.
How to file an overtime claim in New York
Check your pay stubs and hours against the calculator above first. If you believe you were shorted, you can file a wage claim with New York State Department of Labor or a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (dol.gov/agencies/whd). The FLSA lets you recover unpaid overtime going back two years (three for willful violations), often doubled as liquidated damages.
General information, not legal advice. Verify current rules with the U.S. DOL State Overtime Requirements table and New York State Department of Labor.
Questions people ask
What are the overtime laws in New York?
New York requires overtime after 40 hours a week, plus a "spread of hours" rule many states lack. The practical rule: 1.5× after 40 h/wk (state law). Source: N.Y. Lab. Law § 650 et seq.; 12 NYCRR Part 142.
What is the minimum wage in New York?
As of the U.S. Department of Labor's November 5, 2026 table, New York's basic minimum rate is $17.00 per hour. The rate may adjust annually and can vary by city or county — check the state labor office for your exact locality.
How is overtime calculated in New York?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 for every overtime hour. For example, at $20/hour a 45-hour week pays 40 × $20 + 5 × $30 = $950.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Sometimes. A salary alone does not remove overtime rights — the employee must also perform exempt duties and (for the federal white-collar exemptions) clear the salary threshold. If the exemption tests fail, the employee is owed overtime regardless of pay format.
Does New York require overtime on weekends or holidays?
Federal FLSA rules do not require premium pay for weekends or holidays unless total weekly hours exceed the overtime threshold. Some state or employer policies may be more generous.