Rhode Island Overtime Calculator
Rhode Island adds a premium rule on top of federal overtime: retail and other covered employers must pay 1.5× for work on Sundays and specified holidays, in addition to the standard 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek.
Rhode Island overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$980.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: Rhode Island 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 $16.00/hour.
Rhode Island overtime rules
Rhode Island 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.
Rhode Island adds a premium rule on top of federal overtime: retail and other covered employers must pay 1.5× for work on Sundays and specified holidays, in addition to the standard 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek.
Rhode Island's rate is set by statute rather than indexing, so it changes only when the legislature votes. There are no local rates.
Rhode Island minimum wage in 2026
$16.00/hour, one of the highest rates in New England. 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 Rhode Island
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island have daily overtime?
No. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. Non-exempt employees get 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in Rhode Island.
What is the minimum wage in Rhode Island in 2026?
$16.00/hour, one of the highest rates in New England. Overtime is calculated on your actual regular rate, which must be at least that figure.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in Rhode Island?
$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 Rhode Island?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in Rhode Island. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.