Does Wisconsin have overtime laws?

Yes. Wisconsin has its own overtime law under Wis. Stat. §§ 103.01–103.03 and Wis. Admin. Code Chapter DWD 274. Under Wisconsin law, nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The state law applies to most Wisconsin employers including state and local governments.

What is the overtime rate in Wisconsin in 2026?

The overtime rate in Wisconsin is 1.5 times the employee's regular rate of pay. Based on Wisconsin's minimum wage of $7.25/hour, the minimum overtime rate is $10.88/hour. Wisconsin does not require double time (2×) under any standard circumstances.

Does Wisconsin require daily overtime?

No. Overtime in Wisconsin is calculated on a weekly basis only. Working more than 8 hours in a single day does not trigger overtime for adult employees unless total weekly hours exceed 40. The exception is for minors ages 16–17, who must receive overtime for hours over 10 in a single workday.

Can salaried employees get overtime in Wisconsin?

Yes. Being paid a salary does not automatically make an employee exempt from overtime. Salaried employees who earn less than $684/week, or who do not meet the applicable duties tests, are entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA and Wisconsin law.

Is overtime taxed in Wisconsin?

Overtime pay is subject to federal and Wisconsin state income taxes. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025–2028), FLSA-covered nonexempt employees may deduct up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers) of the overtime premium from federal taxable income. This deduction does not currently apply to Wisconsin state income tax. A pending bill (AB 461 / SB 454) would create a parallel Wisconsin state tax subtraction; it passed the Assembly in January 2026 and awaits Senate action.

Can my employer fire me for refusing overtime in Wisconsin?

In most cases, yes. Wisconsin is an at-will employment state. An employer may discipline or terminate an employee who refuses to work scheduled overtime, unless a law, employment contract, or collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise. Employers cannot retaliate against employees for filing overtime complaints.

How do I calculate the federal overtime tax deduction?

For time-and-a-half pay, the deductible amount is one-third of total overtime pay. For example, if you earned $9,000 in total overtime at time-and-a-half rates, the deductible qualified overtime compensation is $3,000. The IRS confirms this method in Notice 2025-69. The deduction is claimed on Schedule 1-A (Form 1040).

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