Overtime Pay in Wyoming
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Wyoming follows federal overtime standards; employers pay 1.5× wages for hours exceeding 40 per week.
How Wyoming treats Overtime Pay
Wyoming has no state-specific overtime law and applies only federal Fair Labor Standards Act standards to overtime compensation. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular wage for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Federal exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional employees are recognized. Wyoming does not impose daily overtime thresholds, holiday premiums, or requirements stricter than federal law.
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 Wyoming.