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 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania law requires employers to pay overtime at a rate determined by the state's Minimum Wage Act, codified at 43 P.S. § 333.104(c) and 34 Pa. Code § 231.41. The regulation sets out the specific formula for calculating overtime compensation for hours worked beyond the standard workweek. A verified overtime rate of $300.00 per week appears in the official source, which serves as a reference point under the statute. The rule includes factors and exceptions that apply to certain employees and industries, all detailed in the official regulation. The worked example below demonstrates how the calculation proceeds using the pinned figure. To estimate overtime pay for a particular situation, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the governing authority and official source directly.

Wage calculation example

For a Pennsylvania wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites 43 P.S. § 333.104(c); 34 Pa. Code § 231.41 (https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/034/chapter231/s231.41.html&d=reduce).

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 Pennsylvania wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites 43 P.S. § 333.104(c); 34 Pa. Code § 231.41 (https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/034/chapter231/s231.41.html&d=reduce).

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.