Massachusetts Overtime Calculator
Built & reviewed by Nandu Kannan · Overtime rules cited to primary statutes
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. No daily overtime. Enter your hours per day and hourly rate to get exact regular and overtime pay for Massachusetts.
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Overtime rules in Massachusetts
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. No daily overtime.
Massachusetts uses the 40-hour weekly rule; some retail premium-pay rules have been phased out.
Because Massachusetts has no daily-overtime rule, only your weekly total matters: hours over 40 in the workweek are paid at 1.5×. A handful of states (California, Alaska, Colorado, Nevada) add daily overtime on top of this — Massachusetts is not one of them.
Massachusetts overtime pay example
Overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly rate × 1.5
At the Massachusetts minimum wage of $15.00, an overtime
hour is worth $22.50. A 45-hour week =
40 regular ($600.00) + 5 overtime (5 × $15.00 × 1.5 = $112.50) = $712.50 gross. Earn more than minimum
wage? Put your own rate into the calculator above.
Minimum wage & overtime in Massachusetts
Massachusetts holds at $15.00 and by law stays at least $0.50 above the federal rate. That's $7.75 above the federal floor of $7.25, and overtime is still calculated on your actual regular rate — not the minimum. See the full breakdown on the Massachusetts minimum wage page.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime calculated in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. No daily overtime. Overtime is paid at 1.5× your regular hourly rate. Enter your hours and rate above to see the exact amount.
Does Massachusetts have daily overtime?
No. Massachusetts does not have daily overtime — you earn 1.5× only after 40 hours in a workweek, no matter how the hours fall across days. Massachusetts uses the 40-hour weekly rule; some retail premium-pay rules have been phased out.
What is the overtime pay rate in Massachusetts?
Time-and-a-half — 1.5× your regular hourly rate — for qualifying overtime hours. For example, $20/hour becomes $30/hour for each overtime hour. Massachusetts does not require double time under state law.
Do salaried employees in Massachusetts get overtime?
It depends on whether the role is "exempt" or "non-exempt" under the federal FLSA. Salary alone does not make someone exempt — the job duties and a minimum salary threshold both matter. Hourly, non-exempt workers in Massachusetts are owed overtime.
General information based on the federal FLSA and Massachusetts labor rules. Confirm your situation with the U.S. Department of Labor or your state labor office. Not legal or payroll advice.
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