Pennsylvania Overtime Laws 2026
Pennsylvania labor laws require employers to pay overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek.
Key PA Rules:
- Weekly Standard: Overtime applies to hours over 40. Daily overtime is not required by state law.
- Salaried Non-Exempt: Even some salaried workers are entitled to overtime if they fall under the "fluctuating workweek" or standard non-exempt status.
Calculation Example:
If you work 45 hours in Philadelphia at $15/hr:
- Regular Pay: 40 hours × $15 = $600.00
- Overtime Rate: $15 × 1.5 = $22.50/hr
- Overtime Pay: 5 hours × $22.50 = $112.50
- Total Pay: $600 + $112.50 = $712.50