New York Overtime Calculator
Calculate New York overtime pay using hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, and the 1.5x state-mandated multiplier. Get total pay with instant breakdowns and charts.
About This Calculator
The New York Overtime Calculator helps employees, employers, and payroll professionals quickly compute overtime pay in accordance with New York State Labor Law. New York requires overtime compensation at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate (time and a half) for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. This calculator uses the state-mandated 1.5x multiplier by default, with the option to adjust for higher contractual rates.
How it works: Enter your regular hourly rate, regular hours per week, and overtime hours worked. The calculator multiplies your regular rate by the overtime multiplier to determine your overtime hourly rate, then computes regular pay (regular rate x regular hours), overtime pay (overtime rate x overtime hours), and total pay (regular + overtime). Results are displayed with an earnings breakdown bar chart and an hourly rate comparison chart.
New York Overtime Rules
- Standard overtime (1.5x): Hours worked over 40 in a single workweek for most non-exempt employees
- Residential employees: Overtime threshold is 44 hours per workweek instead of 40
- Contractual rates: If your employment agreement specifies a higher overtime rate, you are entitled to that amount
- FLSA-exempt employees covered by NY law: Overtime pay is 1.5x the NY state minimum wage, regardless of regular pay rate
- No waiver allowed: Employees cannot waive their right to overtime pay under New York law
Who Should Use This Calculator
This tool is designed for New York State-based hourly employees who work overtime, employers running payroll for NY staff, freelancers and contractors comparing wage rates, and HR professionals ensuring labor law compliance. The calculator provides estimates for planning purposes — always verify with official payroll systems or consult an employment attorney for complex cases involving exemptions or multiple job duties.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does New York overtime pay work?
New York State Labor Law requires most non-exempt employees to receive overtime pay at 1.5x their regular hourly rate (time and a half) for every hour worked above 40 in a single workweek. For certain residential employees, the threshold is 44 hours per workweek. Some employment agreements may specify a higher overtime rate, in which case the higher rate applies.
Who is exempt from overtime requirements in New York?
Executive, administrative, and professional employees; outside salespeople; individuals working for municipal, state, or federal government; farm laborers; taxicab drivers; members of religious orders; certain volunteers, interns, and apprentices; part-time babysitters; camp counselors; and individuals working for fraternities, sororities, or religious or charitable institutions may be exempt from overtime requirements under New York law and the federal FLSA.
How do I calculate my overtime hourly rate in New York?
Your overtime hourly rate in New York is calculated by multiplying your regular hourly rate by 1.5. For example, if your regular hourly rate is $25 per hour, your overtime rate would be $25 x 1.5 = $37.50 per hour. If your employment agreement specifies a higher rate, use that multiplier instead.
What is the minimum wage in New York for overtime purposes?
Under New York State Labor Law, certain jobs exempt from federal FLSA overtime are still eligible for overtime compensation at 1.5 times the New York state minimum wage, regardless of the employee's usual pay rate. As of 2024, the NY minimum wage ranges from $14.20 in upstate regions to $16.00 in New York City, depending on location and employer size.
Can workers waive their right to overtime pay in New York?
No, workers cannot waive their right to overtime pay in New York. An agreement between an employer and employee to count only eight hours per day or forty hours per week as working time is considered an unlawful attempt to circumvent the Labor Law's overtime obligations. Employers must still pay overtime for hours worked, even if they announce that overtime is not authorized.
What is the difference between New York and federal overtime laws?
New York State overtime law generally aligns with federal FLSA requirements — both mandate 1.5x pay for hours over 40 per week. However, New York extends overtime protections to certain employee categories that are exempt under federal law. For those employees, overtime is calculated at 1.5 times the state minimum wage rather than their regular pay rate.
How do I calculate total pay with overtime in New York?
To calculate total pay with overtime in New York, first compute regular pay by multiplying your regular hourly rate by your regular hours (typically 40). Then compute overtime pay by multiplying your overtime hourly rate (regular rate x 1.5) by your overtime hours. Finally, add regular pay and overtime pay together to get your total weekly pay.