Rhode Island Overtime Calculator (2026)
Enter your rate and daily hours — this page splits your week into regular and overtime pay using the federal 40-hour rule that applies in Rhode Island.
Calculate your Rhode Island overtime
Calculated on your device — nothing is uploaded.
How overtime works in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, overtime follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act: 1.5 times your regular rate for every hour over 40 in a single workweek. Rhode Island has no daily overtime law, so a long single day alone does not trigger a premium — only the weekly total counts. Your employer cannot average two weeks together to dodge the weekly limit.
Sources: US Department of Labor (FLSA), US Department of Labor. State rules are summarised for clarity; exemptions, union contracts and city ordinances can change individual cases.
Worked example: a Rhode Island paycheck
A Rhode Island worker earning the state minimum wage, $16.00 an hour, working Mon 9h, Tue 9h, Wed 9h, Thu 9h, Fri 9h — 45 hours in the week:
- Regular: 40 hours × $16.00 = $640.00.
- Overtime (1.5×): 5 hours × $24.00 = $120.00.
Total gross for the week: $760.00.
Other state overtime calculators
Working in another state? The rules change at the border:
California overtime calculator · Texas overtime calculator · Florida overtime calculator · New York overtime calculator
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Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Rhode Island?
Overtime starts after 40 hours in a single workweek at 1.5 times your regular rate, under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Rhode Island has no daily overtime law, so only the weekly total decides.
What is Rhode Island’s minimum wage in 2026?
The minimum wage in Rhode Island is $16.00 an hour in 2026 (US Department of Labor, effective 1 July 2026).
How much is overtime pay in Rhode Island?
Overtime pay is 1.5 times your normal hourly rate for each overtime hour. At $16.00 an hour, an overtime hour pays $24.00.
Does Rhode Island have daily overtime?
No — Rhode Island has no daily overtime law. Only the federal weekly rule (1.5 times after 40 hours) applies.
Is this calculator accurate for Rhode Island?
It applies the overtime rules described above with the same maths payroll systems use, and nothing you type ever leaves your device. It is still an estimate: exemptions, union contracts and local city rules can change what your employer owes, so your employer’s official record is what counts.
Last updated: 24 October 2026
Estimates only — not payroll, tax or legal advice. Your employer’s official record is what counts.