South Carolina Overtime Calculator
South Carolina has no state minimum wage or overtime statute, so the FLSA applies: 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek, no daily overtime and no double-time requirement.
South Carolina overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$980.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: South Carolina 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 $7.25/hour.
South Carolina overtime rules
South Carolina 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.
South Carolina has no state minimum wage or overtime statute, so the FLSA applies: 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek, no daily overtime and no double-time requirement.
South Carolina law prohibits local minimum wage ordinances, so no city rate applies.
South Carolina minimum wage in 2026
$7.25/hour — the federal rate, as South Carolina has no state minimum wage law. 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 South Carolina
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
South Carolina 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 South Carolina have daily overtime?
No. South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
Yes. Non-exempt employees get 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in South Carolina.
What is the minimum wage in South Carolina in 2026?
$7.25/hour — the federal rate, as South Carolina has no state minimum wage law. Overtime is calculated on your actual regular rate, which must be at least that figure.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in South Carolina?
$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 South Carolina?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in South Carolina. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.