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New York Overtime Calculator

Calculate New York State overtime pay at 1.5x rate for hours over 40 per workweek with customizable overtime multiplier.

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Total weekly gross pay

$1,375.00

50.0 total hours • OT threshold 40 hrs

Weekly gross pay composition

  • Regular pay$1,000.0072.7%
  • Overtime pay$375.0027.3%

Regular pay

$1,000.00

40.0 hrs @ $25.00/hr

Overtime pay

$375.00

10.0 hrs @ $37.50/hr

Overtime rate

$37.50/hr

1.5× regular rate

How New York overtime is calculated

New York Labor Law requires time and a half for covered non-exempt hours beyond the weekly threshold.

  1. Determine the weekly overtime threshold

    Standard employees earn overtime after 40 hours in a workweek. Certain residential employees have a 44-hour threshold under NY Labor Law Section 161.

  2. Calculate overtime rate

    OT Rate=Regular Rate×Multiplier\text{OT Rate} = \text{Regular Rate} \times \text{Multiplier}

    $25.00 × 1.5 = $37.50/hr

  3. Sum regular and overtime pay

    Gross Pay=(Regular Hrs×R)+(OT Hrs×OT Rate)\text{Gross Pay} = (\text{Regular Hrs} \times R) + (\text{OT Hrs} \times \text{OT Rate})

    (40 × $25.00) + (10 × $37.50) = $1,375.00

Calculations reflect New York State Labor Law overtime requirements for the 2026 calendar year. New York follows a weekly overtime standard (40 or 44 hours) and does not require daily overtime for hours beyond 8 in a single workday. Actual pay may differ based on employer policies and exemption status.
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How New York overtime pay works

New York follows federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rules for most workers, requiring at least time and a half for hours beyond 40 in a single workweek. Residential employees in certain live-in roles have a higher weekly threshold of 44 hours before overtime kicks in. This calculator estimates regular wages, overtime pay, and total weekly gross earnings using 2026 labor law standards.

Enter your hourly wage, regular hours, and overtime hours. For a general FLSA overview, use the overtime pay calculator. For states with daily overtime rules, compare with the California overtime calculator. To estimate take-home pay after New York's progressive state tax and optional NYC local tax, use the New York paycheck calculator.

New York overtime formulas

Weekly gross pay separates regular hours from overtime hours at the federal minimum multiplier of 1.5x:

Regular Pay=Regular Hours×w\mathrm{Regular\ Pay} = \mathrm{Regular\ Hours} \times w
OT Pay=Overtime Hours×w×1.5\mathrm{OT\ Pay} = \mathrm{Overtime\ Hours} \times w \times 1.5
Total Gross=Regular Pay+OT Pay\mathrm{Total\ Gross} = \mathrm{Regular\ Pay} + \mathrm{OT\ Pay}

w is your regular hourly wage. Standard employees earn overtime after 40 hours per week. Residential employees covered by the 44-hour rule do not receive premium pay until weekly hours exceed 44.

Standard vs. residential overtime thresholds

Most New York hourly workers trigger overtime after 40 hours in a workweek, matching federal FLSA standards. Residential employees in certain domestic service roles may work up to 44 hours at straight time before the 1.5x rate applies. New York does not require daily overtime for standard shifts, so a 12-hour day alone does not create premium pay unless your weekly total crosses the threshold.

Employers cannot average hours across two workweeks to avoid overtime. Each distinct 168-hour workweek is calculated separately under New York labor law.

Worked example: 50-hour week at $25.00 per hour

A standard New York warehouse worker earns $25.00 per hour with 40 regular hours and 10 overtime hours in one week:

  1. Regular pay: 40 hours x $25.00 = $1,000.00
  2. Overtime rate: $25.00 x 1.5 = $37.50 per hour
  3. Overtime pay: 10 hours x $37.50 = $375.00
  4. Total gross pay: $1,000.00 + $375.00 = $1,375.00
  5. Effective hourly rate: $1,375.00 / 50 = $27.50 per hour

After federal, state, and local taxes, net pay will be lower. Model your paycheck with the New York paycheck calculator. If your hourly rate changes, compare old and new pay with the pay raise calculator.

Exempt vs. non-exempt employees in New York

Non-exempt hourly workers and many salaried employees below the federal salary threshold are entitled to overtime. Exempt employees in executive, administrative, professional, and certain other categories who meet federal duties and salary tests are not owed overtime regardless of hours worked. Independent contractors are also outside FLSA overtime coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Does New York have daily overtime laws?
No. For most workers, New York follows federal FLSA weekly overtime rules. Premium pay applies after 40 hours in a workweek for standard employees, or after 44 hours for qualifying residential employees.
What is the New York overtime rate?
The minimum rate is 1.5 times your regular hourly wage. If you earn $25.00 per hour, overtime pays $37.50 per hour.
What is the residential 44-hour overtime rule?
Certain live-in residential employees can work up to 44 hours at straight time before overtime applies. Select the residential employee type in this calculator to reflect that threshold.
Is overtime taxed in New York?
Yes. Overtime wages are subject to federal income tax, FICA, New York state income tax, and NYC local tax if you live in New York City.
Can my employer pay double time in New York?
Federal and state law require only 1.5x for qualifying overtime hours. Employers may offer double time through company policy or union agreements, but New York law does not mandate it.
What year do these overtime rules reflect?
This calculator applies New York labor law overtime standards for the 2026 calendar year.

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