How rules are verified
Every number on this site has a link to where it comes from and the date we last checked it. If you cannot see one, the number is not ours.
Where the rules come from, in order
- The law itself, or the state labor office's own page.
- The U.S. Department of Labor's state tables (minimum wage, tipped wage, meal and rest breaks), which it updates every January and July.
- Dated 2026 guides from payroll companies, used only when the official page was not available, and swapped out as soon as it is.
What the calculators can and cannot do
- They apply the rules that cover the whole state, for workers who qualify for overtime (most hourly workers). City rates, special industry rules, union contracts and special schedules such as four 10-hour days are mentioned but not calculated.
- Overtime is worked out from the hours and rate you type. If you got a bonus or worked at two rates, use the true hourly rate calculator.
- Tax figures are rough estimates using published federal rates. State income tax is not included.
When we check again
Every state is checked again on January 1 and July 1, and whenever the change log says so. Planned changes are shown before they happen and marked as coming until then.
Found a mistake?
If a rule is wrong or out of date, write to corrections@wagerule.com with the page link and where you saw the correct rule. Every correction is listed on the change log.