New Jersey Overtime Calculator 2026
Calculate New Jersey overtime pay for 2026 using the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule and state wage details.
New Jersey time-and-a-half pay
Direct answer: New Jersey generally uses the federal weekly rule: time and a half after 40 hours in one workweek, with no general daily overtime rule.
New Jersey overtime pay calculator
Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked. The calculator applies time and a half after 40 hours.
New Jersey Min Wage: $15.92/hr
State rule used
New Jersey weekly overtime requires 1.5× after 40 hours. The 2026 standard minimum wage for most workers is $15.92/hr.
No general state daily overtime rule: this estimate applies the weekly overtime rule after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5x the regular rate for most covered non-exempt employees.
For New Jersey, overtime is generally the hours above 40 in one workweek.
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New Jersey overtime quick facts
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Does New Jersey require daily overtime, weekly overtime, or both?
New Jersey generally follows the federal weekly overtime rule for most covered nonexempt employees. Overtime is usually paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours worked in a workweek. New Jersey does not have a general daily overtime rule for most private-sector employees. Use the calculator above to estimate regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay.
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New Jersey Weekly Overtime Example
New Jersey overtime rules in 2026
New Jersey combines standard weekly overtime with a high inflation-adjusted minimum wage. Effective January 1, 2026, NJDOL lists the standard minimum wage for most workers at $15.92/hour, while certain small, seasonal, agricultural, and training categories may use separate schedules.
Pay situations specific to New Jersey
These are the New Jersey rules that change the overtime math. For the federal rules that apply everywhere — the duties test, what counts toward the regular rate, and how the 40-hour workweek is measured — see the FLSA overtime guide. For how these estimates are produced and reviewed, see the calculator methodology.
New Jersey generally aligns with federal duties tests for salaried exemptions, and the state conducts NJDOL wage and hour review processes. Exempt white-collar workers must earn at least the federal threshold ($684/week) and perform defined duties.
Salaried overtime calculatorFor 2026, New Jersey's tipped minimum cash wage is $6.05/hour. Employers can claim a tip credit of up to $9.87/hour, but must make up any shortfall if cash wage + tips doesn't reach $15.92/hour.
Tipped overtime calculatorUnder New Jersey and federal wage rules, non-discretionary bonuses, commissions, and shift differentials can affect the regular rate used for overtime. Use the regular rate calculator when weekly pay is not a simple hourly rate.
Regular rate of pay calculatorNew Jersey follows the federal 40-hour weekly standard, with no general state daily overtime rule for most private-sector employees.
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If your overtime, minimum wage, or final pay looks wrong, the official agency below can explain wage-claim options for New Jersey workers.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) — Division of Wage and Hour Compliance
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Rule last reviewed: June 30, 2026Page last updated: July 8, 2026Official sources
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Estimates only; not legal, tax, or payroll advice. Confirm final pay obligations with the official agency guidance or a qualified advisor.
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