Indiana Overtime Calculator 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

• How is overtime calculated in Indiana?

  Indiana overtime is calculated under the federal FLSA formula: employees earn 1.5× their regular hourly rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. For example, at $18/hr, overtime hours pay $27/hr.

• When does overtime kick in for Indiana workers?

  Overtime is owed once an employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek. Indiana does not have a daily overtime threshold — only the weekly 40-hour rule applies.

• Does Indiana have daily overtime rules like California?

  No. Indiana has no daily overtime requirement. Overtime is only triggered when total weekly hours exceed 40. There is no overtime for working more than 8 hours in a single day, no 7th-day rule, and no double-time requirement in Indiana.

• What is the overtime rate in Indiana?

  The overtime rate in Indiana is 1.5× (time-and-a-half) the employee's regular rate of pay for all hours over 40 in a workweek. This matches the federal FLSA floor. Indiana has not enacted any higher overtime rate.

• Who is exempt from overtime in Indiana?

  Federal FLSA exemptions apply. Common exemptions include executive, administrative, and professional employees earning at least $684/week (the federal salary threshold as of 2026), outside sales employees, certain computer professionals, and specific agricultural workers. Indiana Code §22-2-2-3 lists additional state-level exemptions.

• How is overtime calculated for salaried non-exempt employees in Indiana?

  For salaried non-exempt employees, the regular rate equals the weekly salary divided by 40 hours. Overtime is then an additional 0.5× that regular rate per overtime hour (since the salary already covers the straight-time portion for those hours).

• What should I do if my Indiana employer refuses to pay overtime?

  First make a written demand to your employer. If unpaid, you can file a wage claim with the Indiana Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (in.gov/dol), or with the federal USDOL Wage and Hour Division. Under IC §22-2-9, willful wage withholding can result in double damages plus attorney fees.

• Can Indiana employers average overtime across multiple weeks?

  No. FLSA rules require overtime to be calculated workweek-by-workweek. An employer cannot average a busy week with a slow week to avoid paying overtime. Each 7-day workweek stands alone.

• Are tipped employees entitled to overtime in Indiana?

  Yes. Tipped employees earn overtime at 1.5× the full minimum wage ($7.25/hr), minus the applicable tip credit. Their minimum overtime cash wage is $2.13/hr — but if total earnings (cash wages plus tips) fall short of 1.5× $7.25 per overtime hour, the employer must pay the difference.

• What is the statute of limitations for overtime claims in Indiana?

  Under the federal FLSA, employees have 2 years to file a lawsuit for unpaid overtime (3 years for willful violations). The Indiana Wage Payment Act also has a 2-year limit. File as soon as possible to preserve your full claim.