Vermont Overtime Calculator
Vermont pays overtime by the week, with a minimum wage that rises with inflation and a few industry exemptions. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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Vermont Overtime Rules
Vermont pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5×, with no daily overtime. Vermont's minimum wage is indexed to inflation and well above the federal floor, though some retail and hospitality employers are exempt from the state overtime rule.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time under Vermont law.
- Vermont's minimum wage is indexed to inflation; certain retail and hotel/restaurant employers have overtime exemptions.
Vermont overtime follows the weekly 40-hour rule for most workers. The Vermont Department of Labor enforces the state minimum wage and overtime.
The Vermont minimum wage is $14.01/hour (tipped minimum $7.01). 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.
Some are. Certain retail, hotel, and restaurant employers are exempt from Vermont's state overtime rule, though many of their workers are still covered by the federal FLSA. Vermont's minimum wage rises with inflation.
The Vermont Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Program. The state overtime rule otherwise matches the federal 40-hour standard.