Rhode Island Overtime Calculator
Overtime after 40 hours a week; retail and certain other employees also get time and a half on Sundays and holidays.
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Last verified Oct 2026. Rule checked against the US DOL state minimum wage & premium pay table (updated July 1, 2026) and the Rhode Island labor agency. Exemptions, industry wage orders and union contracts can change the rule for specific jobs.
Rhode Island overtime vs. federal rule: common schedules at $20/hr
| Schedule | Total h | Rhode Island OT h | Rhode Island 2× h | Federal OT h | Rhode Island 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 |
Rhode Island follows the federal 40-hour rule, so state and federal results match.
Rhode Island minimum wage overtime (2026)
| Hourly | 45 h week | 50 h week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $16.00 | $760.00 | $880.00 |
| Time and a half | $24.00 | Take-home on a 50 h week all year: $718.19/week | |
Minimum wage: $16.00/hr (DOL, verified Oct 2026)
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Rhode Island?
Overtime after 40 hours a week; retail and certain other employees also get time and a half on Sundays and holidays.
Does Rhode Island have daily overtime?
No. Rhode Island only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
What is time and a half at the Rhode Island minimum wage?
$24.00 per hour (1.5 × $16.00).
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Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer