Virginia Overtime Calculator
Virginia briefly had its own overtime law, then re-aligned to the federal 40-hour week. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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Virginia Overtime Rules
Virginia pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5×. Virginia passed its own Overtime Wage Act in 2021, but amended it in 2022 to track the federal FLSA again — so today the rules match federal law, with no daily overtime.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time under Virginia law.
- Virginia's Overtime Wage Act (2021) was realigned to the FLSA in 2022, so state and federal overtime now match.
After the 2022 amendments, Virginia overtime follows the federal weekly 40-hour standard. The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) handles state labor matters.
The Virginia minimum wage is $12.41/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
It did briefly. Virginia's 2021 Overtime Wage Act created a separate state rule, but 2022 amendments re-aligned it to the federal FLSA. Today overtime is 1.5× after 40 hours a week, matching federal law.
No. Overtime is based on weekly hours — 1.5× after 40. A single long day doesn't trigger overtime on its own.
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) oversees state labor law, while FLSA overtime claims can also go to the U.S. Department of Labor. The two now use the same 40-hour rule.