How many hours is overtime?

Typically, overtime is any hours worked after 40 hours in 7 days. Overtime is additional pay for additional hours worked, and this rate varies from state to state. For some states, workers are paid at a rate of 1.5 times their hourly rate. There are cases where overtime workers receive double pay for their hours over that 40-hour limit.

Overtime is extra pay for workers who are not salaried. You do not typically receive overtime if you work at a salaried job. You may be expected to sometimes work more than 40 hours, and that does not mean you have an increase in your salary.