South Carolina Overtime Calculator
Built & reviewed by Nandu Kannan · Overtime rules cited to primary statutes
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek (federal FLSA). No state daily overtime. Enter your hours per day and hourly rate to get exact regular and overtime pay for South Carolina.
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Overtime rules in South Carolina
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek (federal FLSA). No state daily overtime.
South Carolina has no state overtime law; the federal FLSA applies.
Because South Carolina 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 — South Carolina is not one of them.
South Carolina overtime pay example
Overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly rate × 1.5
At the South Carolina minimum wage of $7.25, an overtime
hour is worth $10.88. A 45-hour week =
40 regular ($290.00) + 5 overtime (5 × $7.25 × 1.5 = $54.38) = $344.38 gross. Earn more than minimum
wage? Put your own rate into the calculator above.
Minimum wage & overtime in South Carolina
South Carolina has no state minimum-wage law, so FLSA-covered employers pay the federal $7.25. Overtime is always 1.5× your actual regular rate, even at the federal minimum. See the full breakdown on the South Carolina minimum wage page.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime calculated in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek (federal FLSA). No state daily overtime. Overtime is paid at 1.5× your regular hourly rate. Enter your hours and rate above to see the exact amount.
Does South Carolina have daily overtime?
No. South Carolina does not have daily overtime — you earn 1.5× only after 40 hours in a workweek, no matter how the hours fall across days. South Carolina has no state overtime law; the federal FLSA applies.
What is the overtime pay rate in South Carolina?
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. South Carolina does not require double time under state law.
Do salaried employees in South Carolina 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 South Carolina are owed overtime.
General information based on the federal FLSA and South Carolina 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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