New Jersey Overtime Calculator
New Jersey applies the federal 40-hour rule. Its minimum wage is indexed annually and has two tiers: $15.92 for most employers, $15.23 for businesses with fewer than six employees and for seasonal employers.
New Jersey overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$980.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: New Jersey overtime is 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. There is no daily overtime rule, so a long shift is straight time unless the weekly total passes the threshold. The 2026 minimum wage is $15.92/hour.
New Jersey overtime rules
New Jersey overtime for non-exempt employees follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime — a 12-hour shift is paid at your normal rate.
- No double-time requirement.
- Regular rate includes non-discretionary bonuses, commissions and shift differentials, not just base pay.
New Jersey applies the federal 40-hour rule. Its minimum wage is indexed annually and has two tiers: $15.92 for most employers, $15.23 for businesses with fewer than six employees and for seasonal employers.
New Jersey's rate is indexed every January 1; the small-employer and seasonal tier moves on the same schedule but stays lower.
New Jersey minimum wage in 2026
$15.92/hour, with $15.23 for small and seasonal employers. Overtime is calculated on the regular rate, so a higher state or local minimum directly raises what every overtime hour is worth.
What an overtime week looks like in New Jersey
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
New Jersey has no daily threshold, so every cell is straight time until the weekly total passes 40 hours.
Worked examples
| Scenario | Rate | Week | Gross pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard week | $20.00/hr | 40 h | $800.00 |
| Six-day week | $20.00/hr | 46 h | $980.00 |
| Fifty-hour week | $20.00/hr | 50 h | $1,100.00 |
| Three 12-hour shifts | $20.00/hr | 36 h | $720.00 |
Who is entitled to overtime in New Jersey?
New Jersey uses the federal salary threshold of $684 a week ($35,568 a year) plus the duties test. Employees below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, are non-exempt and owed overtime for every hour above the threshold.
Misclassification is most commonly challenged in retail supervision, hospitality, home care and construction crews paid per job rather than per hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does New Jersey have daily overtime?
No. New Jersey has no daily overtime rule, so hours are straight time until the weekly total passes 40. A 12-hour shift on its own does not trigger overtime.
Is overtime after 40 hours in New Jersey?
Yes. Non-exempt employees get 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in New Jersey.
What is the minimum wage in New Jersey in 2026?
$15.92/hour, with $15.23 for small and seasonal employers. Overtime is calculated on your actual regular rate, which must be at least that figure.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in New Jersey?
$30.00 per hour at time and a half. Eight overtime hours add $240 to the week, on top of regular pay.
Who is exempt from overtime in New Jersey?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in New Jersey. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.