Time and a Half Calculator — Delaware 2026

Calculate overtime pay for Delaware workers. Delaware minimum wage: $15.00/hr. Overtime required after 40 hours per workweek under federal FLSA.

Delaware Min Wage: $15.00/hr FLSA Compliant

Quick Answer

At $25/hour in Delaware, your time-and-a-half rate is $37.50/hour. Working 10 overtime hours/week adds $375 gross per week — $18,750/year at 50 weeks. Delaware minimum wage: $15.00/hr. Overtime applies after 40 hours in a workweek under federal FLSA. Delaware income tax (6.6%) applies to overtime pay.

Your Work Details

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FLSA overtime applies after 40 hours

Time and a Half Results

Overtime Rate

$37.50/hr

1.5× regular rate

Regular Pay

$1,000.00

per week

Overtime Pay

$375.00

per week

Total Weekly Pay

$1,375.00

At $25.00/hr, your overtime rate is $37.50/hr. Working 10 overtime hours/week adds $375.00/week — $19,500.00/year in extra pay.

Annual Breakdown

Pay TypeRateHours/WeekWeeklyAnnual (52 wks)
Regular Pay$25.00/hr40$1,000.00$52,000.00
Overtime Pay$37.50/hr10$375.00$19,500.00
Total50$1,375.00$71,500.00

Gross pay before taxes. Use the Overtime Calculator to see after-tax take-home pay.

Delaware Overtime Overview

Minimum wage: $15.00/hr

Minimum overtime rate: $22.50/hr (1.5× minimum wage)

Daily overtime: No — federal weekly threshold only (40 hrs/week)

State income tax on overtime: Yes — 6.6%

Delaware follows federal overtime rules. State income tax up to 6.6% applies to overtime pay.

Overtime FAQs — Delaware

What are the overtime laws in Delaware?

Delaware follows federal overtime rules. State income tax up to 6.6% applies to overtime pay. Under federal FLSA (which applies in all states), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Delaware follows the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime eligibility.

What is the minimum wage in Delaware?

The Delaware minimum wage is $15.00/hr. At this rate, your time-and-a-half overtime rate is 22.50/hr. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr — Delaware has a higher minimum wage that overrides the federal rate.

How much is time and a half after taxes in Delaware?

At $25/hour with a 1.5× overtime rate of $37.50/hour, after taxes in Delaware: federal income tax at 22% marginal rate takes about $8.25, FICA (7.65%) takes $2.87. Delaware state income tax at 6.6% takes another $2.48. Net after-tax overtime rate: approximately $23.91/hour.

Can my employer refuse to pay overtime in Delaware?

For non-exempt employees, no — your employer is legally required to pay at least 1.5× your regular rate for hours over 40 per week under the FLSA. This is a federal law that applies in Delaware. Employers cannot waive this right, even with employee agreement. If you believe you are owed unpaid overtime, you can file a complaint with the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or the Delaware Department of Labor. The statute of limitations for back wages is typically 2 years (3 years for willful violations).

Are salaried workers entitled to overtime in Delaware?

Salaried employees earning under $684/week ($35,568/year) must receive overtime regardless of job duties under the FLSA. Salaried workers above this threshold who meet the "duties test" for executive, administrative, or professional work are "exempt" from federal overtime. However, some high-earning salaried workers in Delaware may have additional state-level protections. If you are misclassified as exempt, you may be owed significant back wages.