Calculate your overtime pay in Philadelphia based on your hourly rate and hours worked, using the federal FLSA 40-hour rule for 2026.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Applicable minimum wage in Philadelphia: $7.25/hour
Pennsylvania follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and its own Minimum Wage Act, both of which require 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Pennsylvania has no daily overtime requirement.
| Rule | Philadelphia (PA) Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly overtime threshold | 40 hours/week (1.5x) |
| Daily overtime | Not required (no daily overtime in Pennsylvania) |
| Double time | Not required under state or federal law |
| Seventh consecutive day | No special rule |
| Applicable minimum wage | $7.25/hour |
| Federal overtime rate | 1.5x regular rate (FLSA) |
Your overtime rate is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes hourly wages and most non-discretionary bonuses. For example, at $22.00/hour a standard 1.5x overtime hour pays $33.00.
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and a major East Coast hub for healthcare and higher education (the eds and meds economy), pharmaceuticals and life sciences, financial services, a busy seaport, and tourism rooted in the nation's founding history.
| Local Metric | Philadelphia (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 1.6 million |
| County / jurisdiction | the City and County of Philadelphia |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 102 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $21.50/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $42.00/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $7.25/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,650/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,950/month |
| Median home price | $245,000 |
| Median household income | $60,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 8% |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.92% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the C2ER Cost of Living Index, U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and its own Minimum Wage Act, both of which require 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Pennsylvania has no daily overtime requirement. Overtime is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes most non-discretionary bonuses, not just your base hourly wage.
The applicable minimum wage in Philadelphia is $7.25/hour. Pennsylvania keeps its minimum wage at the federal $7.25/hour and preempts most local minimum wage increases, so $7.25 applies to most private employers in Philadelphia, though the city sets a higher wage floor for its own contractors and subsidized work. Overtime must be at least 1.5x your regular rate, and if your rate is higher than the minimum, overtime is figured on your actual rate.
No. Pennsylvania has no daily overtime law, so workers in Philadelphia earn overtime only after 40 hours in a workweek under the federal FLSA and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act, regardless of how many hours they work in a single day.
Salaried executive, administrative, and professional employees who earn above the FLSA salary threshold ($684/week) and meet the duties tests are generally exempt, as are most independent contractors. Pennsylvania follows the federal exemption rules and salary threshold. Check with an employment attorney for your situation.
Overtime is taxed as ordinary wages. New for 2026, the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act lets eligible non-exempt workers deduct up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers) of overtime pay from federal taxable income. Pennsylvania taxes overtime as ordinary income at its flat 3.07% rate and has not adopted a matching state deduction. Consult a tax professional to confirm eligibility.