Washington 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 Washington.
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Overtime rules in Washington
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. No daily overtime.
Washington has one of the highest state minimum wages and strong enforcement, but uses the 40-hour weekly overtime rule.
Because Washington 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 — Washington is not one of them.
Washington overtime pay example
Overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly rate × 1.5
At the Washington minimum wage of $17.13, an overtime
hour is worth $25.70. A 45-hour week =
40 regular ($685.20) + 5 overtime (5 × $17.13 × 1.5 = $128.47) = $813.67 gross. Earn more than minimum
wage? Put your own rate into the calculator above.
Minimum wage & overtime in Washington
Washington's $17.13 is among the highest statewide rates; Seattle and SeaTac set higher local minimums. That's $9.88 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 Washington minimum wage page.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime calculated in Washington?
In Washington, 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 Washington have daily overtime?
No. Washington does not have daily overtime — you earn 1.5× only after 40 hours in a workweek, no matter how the hours fall across days. Washington has one of the highest state minimum wages and strong enforcement, but uses the 40-hour weekly overtime rule.
What is the overtime pay rate in Washington?
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. Washington does not require double time under state law.
Do salaried employees in Washington 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 Washington are owed overtime.
General information based on the federal FLSA and Washington 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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