🌆 Illinois Overtime Calculator
Estimate overtime pay for Illinois workers by applying the time-and-a-half rule after 40 hours in a workweek.
Illinois overtime kicks in after 40 hours in a seven-day workweek.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter Your Hourly Wage
Use your base rate before overtime multipliers or allowances.
Input Weekly Hours
Enter the total hours worked in the employer-defined workweek (up to seven consecutive days).
Run the Calculation
The tool splits regular and overtime hours, applying time-and-a-half where required.
Use Results
Verify pay stubs, plan budgets, or estimate labor costs for Illinois-based teams.
Formula
Total Pay = (min(40, Hours) × Rate) + (max(0, Hours − 40) × Rate × 1.5)
Illinois aligns with the federal FLSA for overtime—time-and-a-half for hours over 40 per week.
Daily overtime isn’t mandated statewide, but union contracts or city ordinances may set stricter rules.
Hospitality employees in Chicago may have additional requirements, including city scheduling ordinances and predictability pay.
Full Description
Illinois law adopts federal overtime standards: non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a fixed workweek. This calculator simplifies the math so workers and employers can confirm pay and avoid wage-and-hour disputes.
Adjust the total hours field to test various schedules and unexpected overages. The result helps you evaluate overtime requests, approve extra shifts, or validate payroll records.
Common Uses
- Hourly employees confirming overtime rates on pay stubs.
- Managers planning staffing budgets for Illinois locations.
- HR teams training supervisors on compliance with state wage laws.
- Workers documenting underpayments before contacting the Illinois Department of Labor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Illinois require overtime after 8 hours in a day?
No. Illinois law follows federal rules: overtime is based on total hours in the workweek, not daily totals. Specific union agreements may differ.
Are salaried employees covered?
Salaried non-exempt employees still qualify for overtime. Employers must convert salary to an hourly equivalent to calculate overtime pay.
How do bonuses affect overtime in Illinois?
Non-discretionary bonuses, shift differentials, and commissions increase the regular rate, raising overtime pay. Factor these into the hourly rate for accuracy.
What if I suspect unpaid overtime?
Document hours worked and contact the Illinois Department of Labor or an employment attorney. Keep pay stubs and timesheets for evidence.