Pennsylvania Overtime Calculator
Pennsylvania kept the federal $7.25 minimum wage but applies its own Minimum Wage Act to overtime — 1.5× for hours over 40 — with one notable exception that trips people up.
Pennsylvania overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$832.00
48 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: Pennsylvania overtime is 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act. There is no daily overtime rule, but the Act has a wider coverage than many people assume — including some salaried and farm workers.
Pennsylvania overtime rules
The Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act largely mirrors the FLSA but is not identical:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime — a 12-hour shift is straight time.
- Broader coverage than the FLSA in some areas: the PMWA has no 'enterprise' threshold, so small employers not covered by federal rules can still owe state overtime.
- Regular rate must include non-discretionary bonuses, commissions and shift differentials.
- Salaried non-exempt employees must be paid the extra half-time for hours above 40 — the 'fluctuating workweek' method is not permitted in Pennsylvania, unlike in many other states.
That last point matters: in most states an employer can use the half-time fluctuating workweek method to reduce overtime on salaried staff. Pennsylvania prohibits it, which typically means more money for salaried non-exempt employees.
Pennsylvania minimum wage in 2026
Pennsylvania's minimum wage remains $7.25/hour — the federal rate — and has not risen since 2009. Governor Wolf's attempt to raise it to $15 by regulation was halted, and no change is scheduled. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have tried to set local rates, but a 2006 law bars municipalities from doing so.
What an overtime week looks like in Pennsylvania
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | — |
Pennsylvania has no daily threshold; overtime starts after 40 hours in the workweek.
Worked examples
| Scenario | Rate | Week | Gross pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard week | $16.00/hr | 40 h | $640.00 |
| Six-day week | $16.00/hr | 48 h | $832.00 |
| Five 11-hour days | $16.00/hr | 55 h | $1,000.00 |
| Fifty-hour week | $16.00/hr | 50 h | $880.00 |
Who is entitled to overtime in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania applies the federal $684 a week salary test plus the duties test, but the state Department of Labor & Industry enforces exemption rules more broadly than the FLSA. The two most common Pennsylvania mistakes: applying the fluctuating workweek method (not allowed) and treating salaried assistant managers as exempt when they spend most of their shift on the same work as the team.
Frequently asked questions
Is overtime after 8 hours in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania uses the 40-hour workweek rule with no general daily overtime.
What is the Pennsylvania minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25 per hour, unchanged since 2009 and equal to the federal minimum.
Can my Pennsylvania employer use the fluctuating workweek method?
No. Pennsylvania prohibits the half-time fluctuating workweek method for salaried non-exempt employees, so the full half-time premium applies to overtime hours.
How much is overtime on $16 an hour in Pennsylvania?
$24 per hour for hours over 40 in the workweek.
Does Pennsylvania require double time?
No double-time requirement exists in Pennsylvania law.
Are salaried employees in Pennsylvania owed overtime?
If they earn under $684 a week or fail the duties test, yes — the PMWA covers many salaried roles.