New Jersey Overtime Calculator
New Jersey requires time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime requirement.
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Last verified Oct 2026. Rule checked against the US DOL state minimum wage & premium pay table (updated July 1, 2026). Exemptions, industry wage orders and union contracts can change the rule for specific jobs.
New Jersey overtime vs. federal rule: common schedules at $20/hr
| Schedule | Total h | New Jersey OT h | New Jersey 2× h | Federal OT h | New Jersey gross | Federal gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 8 h | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| 5 × 9 h | 45 | 5 | 0 | 5 | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| 4 × 10 h | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| 5 × 10 h | 50 | 10 | 0 | 10 | $1,100.00 | $1,100.00 |
| 3 × 13 h | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| 6 × 9 h | 54 | 14 | 0 | 14 | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 |
| 7 × 8 h | 56 | 16 | 0 | 16 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 |
| 4 × 12 h + 1 × 6 h | 54 | 14 | 0 | 14 | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 |
New Jersey follows the federal 40-hour rule, so state and federal results match.
New Jersey minimum wage overtime (2026)
| Hourly | 45 h week | 50 h week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $15.92 | $756.20 | $875.60 |
| Time and a half | $23.88 | Take-home on a 50 h week all year: $723.18/week | |
Minimum wage: $15.92/hr ($15.23 for employers with fewer than 6 employees and seasonal work) (DOL, verified Oct 2026)
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in New Jersey?
New Jersey requires time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime requirement.
Does New Jersey have daily overtime?
No. New Jersey only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
What is time and a half at the New Jersey minimum wage?
$23.88 per hour (1.5 × $15.92).
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Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer