South Carolina Overtime Calculator
South Carolina has no separate state overtime law for most employers, so the federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies: time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime.
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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.
South Carolina overtime vs. federal rule: common schedules at $20/hr
| Schedule | Total h | South Carolina OT h | South Carolina 2× h | Federal OT h | South Carolina 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 |
South Carolina follows the federal 40-hour rule, so state and federal results match.
South Carolina minimum wage overtime (2026)
| Hourly | 45 h week | 50 h week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $7.25 | $344.38 | $398.75 |
| Time and a half | $10.88 | Take-home on a 50 h week all year: $354.29/week | |
Minimum wage: No state minimum wage law; federal $7.25/hr applies (DOL, verified Oct 2026)
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in South Carolina?
South Carolina has no separate state overtime law for most employers, so the federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies: time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime.
Does South Carolina have daily overtime?
No. South Carolina only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
What is time and a half at the South Carolina minimum wage?
$10.88 per hour (1.5 × $7.25).
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Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer