Michigan overtime is generally time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, under Public Act 337 of 2018. — Source
Minimum-wage data used for examples comes from the registry effective January 1, 2026.
Michigan wage and hour
Michigan Overtime Calculator
Enter daily hours and a straight-time hourly rate. The calculator applies the verified weekly threshold from the registry and adds only the extra overtime premium, so hours are not paid twice.
Who this rate applies to: Employers with 2+ employees; scheduled to reach $15.00 on 2027-01-01
Source The headline rate may not apply to every worker. Michigan has worker- or employer-class exceptions in the registry. Use the hourly-rate field for the rate that applies to the worker and verify coverage before relying on the estimate.
Worked example
Weekly overtime calculation
A Michigan employee works 45 hours at $13.73/hr\nWeekly overtime hours = 45 − 40 = 5\nOvertime premium = 5 × regular rate × 0.50
What this does not determine
- Whether a worker is exempt from overtime under state or federal law.
- Whether an industry-specific threshold, agricultural rule, residential rule, collective-bargaining agreement, or public-contract rule changes the result.
- Whether tips, commissions, bonuses, shift differentials, or multiple hourly rates were included correctly in the regular rate.
- Whether local minimum-wage ordinances or special worker classes change the straight-time rate used in the calculator.
- Penalties, wage-claim deadlines, interest, attorneys' fees, or agency filing strategy.
Sources and verification
Michigan overtime data is read from src/data/states.json. The verified weekly threshold is 40 hours, the multiplier is 1.5×, and the source is the cited registry source. Values marked unverified in the registry render no calculator.
Common questions
What Michigan law governs overtime pay?
Public Act 337 of 2018 (the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act) is Michigan's state overtime law. It requires time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered employers with two or more employees. Michigan workers also retain federal FLSA rights, giving them two enforcement avenues.
Michigan's minimum wage is rising to $15. How does that affect overtime?
Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 per hour in 2026 and rises to $15.00 on January 1, 2027. Overtime is calculated at 1.5× the regular rate, which cannot be less than the applicable minimum wage. As the minimum wage increases, the overtime premium floor rises with it. A worker paid exactly the minimum wage will see their overtime rate increase from $20.60/hr (1.5 × $13.73) to $22.50/hr (1.5 × $15.00) on January 1, 2027.
Does Michigan have daily overtime like California?
No. Michigan has no daily overtime requirement. The Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act requires overtime only after 40 hours in the workweek. A long shift in Michigan earns straight time for all hours unless the week's total exceeds 40.
Where do I file an overtime complaint in Michigan?
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) (michigan.gov/leo) enforces Michigan's overtime law. Workers can file a wage claim with LEO. The U.S. DOL Wage and Hour Division handles federal FLSA claims. Michigan workers have both state and federal enforcement avenues.