West Virginia Overtime Calculator 2026
Calculate West Virginia overtime pay for 2026 using the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule and state wage details.
West Virginia time-and-a-half pay
Direct answer: West Virginia generally uses the federal weekly rule: time and a half after 40 hours in one workweek, with no general daily overtime rule.
West Virginia overtime pay calculator
Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked. The calculator applies time and a half after 40 hours.
West Virginia Min Wage: $8.75/hr
State rule used
West Virginia requires weekly overtime (1.5×) after 40 hours for employers with 6 or more employees at a single location.
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 West Virginia, overtime is generally the hours above 40 in one workweek.
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West Virginia overtime quick facts
Rule details
Does West Virginia require daily overtime, weekly overtime, or both?
West Virginia 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. West Virginia 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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West Virginia Weekly Overtime Example
West Virginia overtime rules in 2026
West Virginia requires overtime at 1.5× for hours over 40 in a workweek. The state minimum wage is $8.75/hour. West Virginia follows federal FLSA weekly overtime standards with no unique daily overtime rules, though public works projects may have separate prevailing wage requirements.
Pay situations specific to West Virginia
These are the West Virginia 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.
West Virginia follows federal FLSA exemption standards. Salaried employees must earn at least $684/week and primarily perform exempt duties.
Salaried overtime calculatorWest Virginia allows a tip credit. The minimum cash wage for tipped employees is $2.62/hour, with combined tips and cash wages reaching at least $8.75/hour.
Tipped overtime calculatorNon-discretionary bonuses, commissions, and shift differentials must be included in the regular rate for overtime calculations.
Regular rate of pay calculatorWest Virginia 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 West Virginia workers.
West Virginia Division of Labor — Wage and Hour Enforcement
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Rule last reviewed: June 22, 2026Page last updated: July 8, 2026Official sources
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