Time and a Half Calculator — Pennsylvania 2026
Calculate overtime pay for Pennsylvania workers. Pennsylvania minimum wage: $7.25/hr. Overtime required after 40 hours per workweek under federal FLSA.
Quick Answer
At $25/hour in Pennsylvania, your time-and-a-half rate is $37.50/hour. Working 10 overtime hours/week adds $375 gross per week — $18,750/year at 50 weeks. Pennsylvania minimum wage: $7.25/hr. Overtime applies after 40 hours in a workweek under federal FLSA. Pennsylvania income tax (3.07%) applies to overtime pay.
Your Work Details
FLSA overtime applies after 40 hours
Time and a Half Results
Overtime Rate
$37.50/hr
1.5× regular rate
Regular Pay
$1,000.00
per week
Overtime Pay
$375.00
per week
Total Weekly Pay
$1,375.00
At $25.00/hr, your overtime rate is $37.50/hr. Working 10 overtime hours/week adds $375.00/week — $19,500.00/year in extra pay.
Annual Breakdown
| Pay Type | Rate | Hours/Week | Weekly | Annual (52 wks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Pay | $25.00/hr | 40 | $1,000.00 | $52,000.00 |
| Overtime Pay | $37.50/hr | 10 | $375.00 | $19,500.00 |
| Total | — | 50 | $1,375.00 | $71,500.00 |
Gross pay before taxes. Use the Overtime Calculator to see after-tax take-home pay.
Pennsylvania Overtime Overview
Minimum wage: $7.25/hr
Minimum overtime rate: $10.88/hr (1.5× minimum wage)
Daily overtime: No — federal weekly threshold only (40 hrs/week)
State income tax on overtime: Yes — 3.07%
Pennsylvania follows federal FLSA overtime rules. State income tax of 3.07% applies to overtime earnings.
Overtime FAQs — Pennsylvania
What are the overtime laws in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania follows federal FLSA overtime rules. State income tax of 3.07% applies to overtime earnings. Under federal FLSA (which applies in all states), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Pennsylvania follows the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime eligibility.
What is the minimum wage in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania minimum wage is $7.25/hr. At this rate, your time-and-a-half overtime rate is 10.88/hr. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr — Pennsylvania matches the federal minimum wage.
How much is time and a half after taxes in Pennsylvania?
At $25/hour with a 1.5× overtime rate of $37.50/hour, after taxes in Pennsylvania: federal income tax at 22% marginal rate takes about $8.25, FICA (7.65%) takes $2.87. Pennsylvania state income tax at 3.07% takes another $1.15. Net after-tax overtime rate: approximately $25.23/hour.
Can my employer refuse to pay overtime in Pennsylvania?
For non-exempt employees, no — your employer is legally required to pay at least 1.5× your regular rate for hours over 40 per week under the FLSA. This is a federal law that applies in Pennsylvania. Employers cannot waive this right, even with employee agreement. If you believe you are owed unpaid overtime, you can file a complaint with the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or the Pennsylvania Department of Labor. The statute of limitations for back wages is typically 2 years (3 years for willful violations).
Are salaried workers entitled to overtime in Pennsylvania?
Salaried employees earning under $684/week ($35,568/year) must receive overtime regardless of job duties under the FLSA. Salaried workers above this threshold who meet the "duties test" for executive, administrative, or professional work are "exempt" from federal overtime. However, some high-earning salaried workers in Pennsylvania may have additional state-level protections. If you are misclassified as exempt, you may be owed significant back wages.