New Mexico Overtime Calculator
New Mexico pays overtime by the week, with a state minimum wage above federal and even higher rates in some cities. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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New Mexico Overtime Rules
New Mexico pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5×, with no daily overtime. New Mexico's state minimum wage sits well above the federal floor, and cities like Santa Fe and Albuquerque set higher local rates.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time under New Mexico law.
- Santa Fe and Albuquerque set higher local minimum wages than the New Mexico state rate.
New Mexico overtime follows the weekly 40-hour rule. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions enforces the state minimum wage and overtime.
The New Mexico minimum wage is $12.00/hour (tipped minimum $3.00). 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. Overtime is weekly — 1.5× after 40 hours. A long single day only counts if your week tops 40.
Santa Fe and Albuquerque set their own minimum wages above the state rate, on their own schedules. Overtime is still 1.5× of your actual hourly rate.
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, Labor Relations Division. The state overtime rule matches the federal 40-hour standard.