This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Overtime in Illinois

Illinois law requires overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek, at a rate set by the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. The governing statute, 820 ILCS 105/4a(1), establishes a weekly overtime threshold and provides the formula for calculating the additional compensation. The official source details the specific rate and any applicable exceptions. A worked example below demonstrates how the calculation applies to a verified figure of $300.00. Because the rule sets out factors and exceptions that may affect individual situations, the exact details should be reviewed in the statute. To estimate overtime pay for a particular set of hours and wages, use the DocketMath calculator.

Wage calculation example

For a Illinois wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites 820 ILCS 105/4a(1) (https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=2400&ChapterID=68&Chapter=EMPLOYMENT&MajorTopic=BUSINESS%20AND%20EMPLOYMENT).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $20
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 1.5x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $300.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Wage calculation example

For a Illinois wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites 820 ILCS 105/4a(1) (https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=2400&ChapterID=68&Chapter=EMPLOYMENT&MajorTopic=BUSINESS%20AND%20EMPLOYMENT).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $20
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 1.5x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $300.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the overtime calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.