Overtime Pay in Illinois
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Illinois requires 1.5 times regular wage for hours over 40 per week; no daily overtime threshold applies.
How Illinois treats Overtime Pay
Illinois follows the federal overtime standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act, requiring time-and-a-half for all hours exceeding 40 in a workweek. The state does not impose a separate daily overtime requirement. Illinois law recognizes the same federal exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional employees. Employers must maintain accurate records of hours worked and overtime compensation paid.
The general definition of Overtime Pay
Compensation at an increased rate for hours worked beyond the standard workweek, typically 1.5 times the regular wage.
Overtime pay is extra compensation that employers must provide when employees work more than a certain number of hours per week, usually 40 hours. Under federal law, overtime must be paid at one and a half times the employee's regular hourly rate (called "time and a half"). Some states require overtime for hours over 8 in a single day or for the seventh consecutive day worked. Certain employees, like managers and salaried professionals, may be exempt from overtime requirements. Employers who fail to pay overtime owe back wages plus penalties.
Read the full Overtime Pay entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Illinois.