New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
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Overtime rules in New Jersey
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. No daily overtime.
New Jersey enforces the 40-hour weekly rule with its own higher minimum wage.
Because New Jersey 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 — New Jersey is not one of them.
New Jersey overtime pay example
Overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly rate × 1.5
At the New Jersey minimum wage of $15.92, an overtime
hour is worth $23.88. A 45-hour week =
40 regular ($636.80) + 5 overtime (5 × $15.92 × 1.5 = $119.40) = $756.20 gross. Earn more than minimum
wage? Put your own rate into the calculator above.
Minimum wage & overtime in New Jersey
New Jersey's $15.92 is indexed annually; smaller and seasonal employers have a $15.23 rate. That's $8.67 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 New Jersey minimum wage page.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime calculated in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey have daily overtime?
No. New Jersey does not have daily overtime — you earn 1.5× only after 40 hours in a workweek, no matter how the hours fall across days. New Jersey enforces the 40-hour weekly rule with its own higher minimum wage.
What is the overtime pay rate in New Jersey?
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. New Jersey does not require double time under state law.
Do salaried employees in New Jersey 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 New Jersey are owed overtime.
General information based on the federal FLSA and New Jersey 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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