Overtime Pay in Iowa
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Iowa requires 1.5 times regular wage for hours over 40 per week; state law does not impose additional daily overtime.
How Iowa treats Overtime Pay
Iowa follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act overtime standard, requiring compensation at 1.5 times the regular wage for hours exceeding 40 in a workweek. The state does not establish a separate daily overtime threshold. Iowa recognizes federal exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, and certain other categories of employees. Employers must maintain records of hours and wages and ensure timely payment of overtime compensation.
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 Iowa.