Overtime Pay in South Carolina
State-specific overview · Employment Law
South Carolina follows federal overtime rules with no additional state overtime protections.
How South Carolina treats Overtime Pay
South Carolina has no state overtime law and defers entirely to the federal FLSA. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. South Carolina's minimum wage equals the federal minimum wage. The state provides no overtime protections beyond what federal law requires.
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 South Carolina.