South Carolina Overtime Calculator
South Carolina sets no minimum wage or overtime rules — the federal FLSA covers both. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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South Carolina Overtime Rules
South Carolina has no state minimum wage or overtime law, so the federal FLSA governs in full: 1.5× after 40 hours a week and a $7.25 floor. There's no state daily overtime.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time — federal law is the whole rulebook.
- South Carolina has no state minimum wage, so the federal $7.25 applies.
Because South Carolina sets no wage rules of its own, overtime and minimum-wage claims are federal. The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation handles other workplace standards.
The South Carolina minimum wage is $7.25/hour (tipped minimum $2.13). 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. South Carolina has no state overtime or minimum-wage statute, so the federal FLSA is the entire rulebook — 1.5× after 40 hours a week, with no daily overtime.
There's no state minimum wage, so the federal $7.25 applies to covered employers. Overtime is 1.5× of your actual rate.
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) covers workplace standards, while federal overtime claims go to the U.S. Department of Labor.