Iowa Overtime Calculator
Iowa pays overtime by the federal week and uses the federal minimum wage, with a lower training rate for the first 90 days. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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Iowa Overtime Rules
Iowa follows the federal FLSA for overtime — 1.5× after 40 hours a week, with no daily overtime. Iowa's minimum wage matches the federal $7.25, though state law allows a lower training wage for a new employee's first 90 days.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time under Iowa law.
- Iowa's minimum wage matches the federal $7.25, with a lower initial 90-day training wage allowed.
Iowa overtime follows the weekly 40-hour rule. The Iowa Division of Labor handles state wage matters; overtime for covered employers is federal.
The Iowa minimum wage is $7.25/hour (tipped minimum $4.35). 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
No. Iowa follows the federal weekly rule — 1.5× after 40 hours — so a long single day earns no overtime by itself. Only weekly hours over 40 count.
Iowa law lets employers pay a new worker a lower initial wage for the first 90 calendar days, after which the full minimum applies. Overtime is still 1.5× of your actual rate during that period.
The Iowa Division of Labor, within Iowa Workforce Development, handles state wage issues. Federal overtime claims go to the U.S. Department of Labor.