Overtime Pay Calculator – NJ

This calculator is for informational purposes only and provides an estimate based on NJ state law. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. (NJ Minimum Wage as of 2025: $15.49)

Free Overtime Pay Calculator – NJ 2025 | Easily Estimate Your Extra Earnings

If you work extra hours in New Jersey, knowing how much overtime pay you’re entitled to can help you plan your finances and ensure you’re paid fairly. Our Free Overtime Pay Calculator – NJ 2025 makes it easy to estimate your additional earnings based on your hourly rate, total hours worked, and overtime laws.

Whether you’re a full-time employee, part-time worker, or contractor, this simple tool instantly calculates your time-and-a-half or double-time pay according to New Jersey and federal labor standards.

With just a few inputs, you can see your gross overtime wages, taxes, and take-home pay — all updated for 2025 state rates and regulations. It’s quick, accurate, and completely free to use. If you’re planning time off, see how family leave impacts your take-home pay.

How Our NJ Overtime Calculator Works

This calculator helps you estimate total pay including overtime after taxes and NJ payroll deductions.

What it includes:

  • Regular pay: Hourly rate × regular hours
  • Overtime pay: Overtime rate (e.g., 1.5× or 2×) × overtime hours
  • Federal & NJ withholding: Federal income tax, NJ income tax, and payroll deductions
  • Payroll programs: NJ UI, WF, TDI, FLI contributions included

For detailed formulas, see our Methodology page.

Overtime Rules in New Jersey (2025)

  • OT Rate: 1.5× the regular rate for hours > 40 per week (Fair Labor Standards Act + NJ labor law).
  • Exceptions: Certain salaried/exempt employees, seasonal workers, and agricultural employees may have different rules.
  • Pay Frequency: Overtime must be paid on the next regular payday for the pay period when overtime was earned.

See the full labor law details on the NJ Department of Labor site. Your paycheck should factor in Social Security and Medicare taxes in New Jersey to reflect accurate take-home pay.

Business owners in Atlantic City can learn how small businesses calculate payroll in New Jersey to stay compliant.

Key Features of Our Overtime Calculator

  • Supports multiple overtime multipliers (1.5×, 2×, custom).
  • Calculates taxes after adding overtime pay to your regular income.
  • Shows net take-home pay after all deductions.
  • PDF download + shareable link for easy record-keeping.

FAQ Section

Q1: What is the standard overtime rate in NJ?
A1: 1.5× the regular hourly rate for hours over 40 per week, unless exempt by law.

Q2: Does overtime change my tax bracket?
A2: Possibly, if overtime pushes your total wages into a higher bracket. The calculator uses annualized withholding tables for accuracy.

Q3: Are NJ UI, TDI, FLI taxes taken out of overtime pay?
A3: Yes, until the annual wage base limits are reached.

Q4: Is this calculator exact?
A4: No, it provides estimates. Your employer’s payroll system determines actual withholding.