Overtime Pay in Indiana
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Indiana applies federal overtime rules: 1.5 times regular wage for hours over 40 per week, with no state daily overtime rule.
How Indiana treats Overtime Pay
Indiana has not enacted state-specific overtime laws that exceed federal requirements, so the Fair Labor Standards Act governs overtime in the state. Employees are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. The state recognizes federal exemptions for certain salaried and professional employees. Indiana employers must comply with federal record-keeping and wage payment requirements.
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 Indiana.