Washington Overtime Calculator 2026
Calculate Washington overtime pay for 2026 using the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule and state wage details.
Washington time-and-a-half pay
Direct answer: Washington generally uses the federal weekly rule: time and a half after 40 hours in one workweek, with no general daily overtime rule.
Washington overtime pay calculator
Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked. The calculator applies time and a half after 40 hours.
Washington Min Wage: $17.13/hr
State rule used
Washington mandates weekly overtime (1.5×) after 40 hours. The state boasts one of the highest state minimum wages ($17.13/hr) in the nation.
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 Washington, overtime is generally the hours above 40 in one workweek.
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Washington overtime quick facts
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Does Washington require daily overtime, weekly overtime, or both?
Washington 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. Washington 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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Washington Weekly Overtime Example
Washington overtime rules in 2026
Washington State enforces some of the most progressive wage and hour standards in the nation. It maintains one of the highest state minimum wages, adjusted annually for inflation, and enforces strict weekly overtime protections.
Pay situations specific to Washington
These are the Washington 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.
Washington has state-specific salary exemption thresholds that are significantly higher than federal rules. In 2026, all employers must pay exempt employees at least 2.25× the state minimum wage — $1,541.70/week ($80,168.40/year).
Salaried overtime calculatorWashington does not allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must receive the full state minimum wage of $17.13/hour in direct cash wages, plus tips.
Tipped overtime calculatorCommissions, piece-rate wages, and non-discretionary bonuses must be included in your regular rate of pay for overtime calculations. Use the regular rate of pay calculator for complex earnings.
Regular rate of pay calculatorWashington 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 Washington workers.
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
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Rule last reviewed: June 22, 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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