Delaware Overtime Calculator

Delaware pays overtime by the week, with a minimum wage that recently reached $15. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.

WH By WageHour Tools Editorial Team Verified against official sources January 1, 2026 How we research
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Calculate your Delaware overtime pay

Regular
40.0h
$1,000.00
Overtime
6.0h
$225.00
Total this week
$1,225.00

Delaware Overtime Rules

Weekly OT
After 40h
at 1.5× pay
Daily OT
None
Federal FLSA only
Minimum wage
$15.00
tipped $2.23
Updated
2026-01-01
Delaware Department of Labor — Division of Industrial Affairs ↗

Delaware pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5×, with no daily overtime. Delaware phased its minimum wage up to $15 an hour, well above the federal floor.

  • 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
  • No daily overtime or double time under Delaware law.
  • Delaware's minimum wage reached $15 an hour, above the federal $7.25.

Delaware overtime follows the weekly 40-hour rule. The Delaware Department of Labor enforces wage and overtime law.

Delaware minimum wage (2026)

The Delaware minimum wage is $15.00/hour (tipped minimum $2.23). Overtime is calculated on your actual hourly rate, not the minimum. See the full 2026 minimum wage table or compare states side by side.

Frequently asked questions

Does Delaware have daily overtime?

No. Overtime is weekly — 1.5× after 40 hours. A long single day only counts if your week tops 40.

What is Delaware's minimum wage?

Delaware raised its minimum wage to $15 an hour on a set schedule. Overtime is 1.5× of your actual rate, not the minimum.

Who enforces overtime in Delaware?

The Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs. The state overtime rule matches the federal 40-hour standard.