đ˝ New York Overtime Calculator
Calculate weekly overtime pay under New York labor law, with an optional spread-of-hours premium.
Overtime applies after 40 hours in a seven-day workweek.
Hospitality workers may earn an additional hour of pay at minimum wage when the workday exceeds 10 hours (âspread of hoursâ).
How to Use This Calculator
Enter Hourly Wage
Use your base hourly rate. Salaried workers should convert salary to hourly first.
Add Total Weekly Hours
Include all hours worked in the employer-defined seven-day workweek.
Optionally Include Spread-of-Hours
Hospitality employees may receive an additional hour of pay at minimum wage when the workday spans more than 10 hours.
Review Overtime Calculation
The tool applies time-and-a-half after 40 hours and adds any spread-of-hours bonus for compliance insight.
Formula
Total Pay = (Regular Hours Ă Rate) + (Overtime Hours Ă Rate Ă 1.5) + Spread-of-Hours Bonus
Regular Hours = min(40, Total Hours)
Overtime Hours = max(0, Total Hours â 40)
Spread-of-hours bonus (hospitality) = NY minimum wage Ă Number of long days (optional manual entry)
New York state requires overtime after 40 hours weekly. Some industries (e.g., residential employers) may have different thresholdsâconsult the NYSDOL for details.
Full Description
New Yorkâs overtime rules mirror federal lawânon-exempt employees earn 1.5Ă their regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. Industries like hospitality have additional requirements, such as spread-of-hours pay when workdays exceed 10 hours and call-in pay for short shifts.
This calculator helps workers validate paychecks and enables employers to model labor costs while staying compliant with state wage and hour laws.
Key Considerations
- Hospitality workers must be paid spread-of-hours premiums when the gap between first and last punch is over 10 hours.
- New York City fast food and retail workers have predictable scheduling rules that may add premium pay.
- Salaried non-exempt employees still qualify for overtime; convert salary to an hourly equivalent.
- Keep detailed time recordsâNew York requires employers to retain them for at least six years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is spread-of-hours pay?
In hospitality, when the workday spans more than 10 hours (including breaks), employees receive an extra hour of pay at minimum wage. Add that value to the bonus field.
Does New York have daily overtime?
Not generally. Overtime is triggered weekly. Spread-of-hours premiums or collective bargaining agreements can create additional pay obligations.
Are tipped employees covered?
Yes. Use the regular (full) minimum wage for overtime calculations, not the tipped cash wage. The employer must make up any shortfall.
What if my employer doesnât pay overtime?
Document hours worked and contact the New York State Department of Labor or an employment attorney. You may recover unpaid wages plus liquidated damages.