Wyoming Overtime Calculator 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are Wyoming's overtime laws for 2026?

  Wyoming does not have a standalone state overtime law for most private-sector employees. Employers must comply with the federal FLSA: 1.5× overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week. The exception is public works projects — employees there earn 1.5× for hours over 8 per day or 40 per week, whichever trigger comes first (as of 2026).

• How do I calculate overtime for a Wyoming public works employee?

  First, calculate daily overtime: any hours worked beyond 8 in a single day earn 1.5× pay. Then check the remaining 'straight time' hours (capped at 8 per day) — if they exceed 40 for the week, those additional hours also earn 1.5×. Both daily and weekly overtime accrue but are not double-counted.

• What is the daily overtime threshold for Wyoming public works?

  The daily threshold is 8 hours. Any public works employee who works more than 8 hours in a single day earns overtime at 1.5× the regular rate for those excess hours, regardless of the weekly total (as of 2026).

• Do Wyoming private-sector employers have to pay daily overtime?

  No. Private-sector employers in Wyoming are only required to pay overtime under the federal FLSA standard: 1.5× for hours over 40 per week. There is no Wyoming state daily overtime threshold for private employers.

• What counts as a 'public works' project in Wyoming?

  Generally, public works projects are those funded by state or local government — including construction of roads, bridges, public buildings, utilities, and infrastructure. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and prevailing wage statutes (W.S. 16-6-101 et seq.) define covered work. Contact DWS for confirmation on specific projects.

• Can Wyoming employers require employees to work overtime?

  Yes. Wyoming law does not restrict an employer's ability to require overtime hours. Employees may be required to work overtime as a condition of employment. The only obligation is that covered employees receive the correct overtime pay rate for those hours.

• What employees are exempt from Wyoming overtime rules?

  Exemptions mirror federal FLSA exemptions: executive, administrative, and professional employees who meet salary and duties tests are generally exempt. Independent contractors, certain agricultural workers, and certain transportation workers may also be exempt. The FLSA salary threshold for exempt employees is $684/week (as of 2026).

• Is double-time (2×) ever required in Wyoming?

  No. Neither Wyoming state law nor the federal FLSA requires double-time pay for any category of private-sector employees. Overtime is always paid at 1.5× the regular rate. Double-time obligations can only arise from an employment contract or collective bargaining agreement.

• How does Wyoming overtime compare to California overtime?

  California has significantly stricter overtime rules: daily overtime (1.5×) kicks in after 8 hours, double-time (2×) applies after 12 hours per day, and a 7th-consecutive-day rule also triggers overtime. Wyoming's private sector follows only the FLSA 40-hour weekly standard, with no daily threshold or double-time requirement. Wyoming public works rules (8 hrs/day) are closer to California's daily threshold but still do not include double-time.