Wisconsin Overtime Calculator
Wisconsin pays overtime by the week and pairs it with a 'one day rest in seven' rule. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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Wisconsin Overtime Rules
Wisconsin pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5×, with no daily overtime. Wisconsin also has a long-standing 'one day rest in seven' law that guarantees many workers a rest day — separate from how overtime is paid.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time under Wisconsin law.
- Wisconsin's 'one day rest in seven' law guarantees many employees 24 hours of rest per week.
Wisconsin overtime follows the weekly 40-hour rule, so the rest-day law doesn't change pay — it limits scheduling. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development enforces both.
The Wisconsin minimum wage is $7.25/hour (tipped minimum $2.33). 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 toward overtime if your week exceeds 40 hours.
It guarantees many factory and retail employees at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in each calendar week. It doesn't change overtime pay, but it limits how employers can schedule you.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division. The state overtime rule matches the federal 40-hour standard.