The Rhode Island minimum wage calculator gives you instant gross pay figures for any combination of hourly rate and weekly hours — showing regular pay, overtime at 1.5x, and how Rhode Island’s rate stacks up against the federal floor. Everything runs in your browser; no data ever leaves your device.
How it works
Enter your hourly wage and your hours worked per week. The calculator splits your hours into regular time (up to 40 hours) and overtime (any hours above 40), then applies the FLSA overtime rule of 1.5x your regular rate to the overtime portion. The results update immediately as you type.
Weekly gross = (regular hours x hourly rate) + (overtime hours x hourly rate x 1.5)
Monthly gross = weekly gross x 52 / 12
Annual gross = weekly gross x 52
The tool also shows the federal minimum-wage baseline at $7.25/hr for the same number of hours, so you can see the Rhode Island pay premium in dollars per week and per year.
Rhode Island minimum wage: $16.00 per hour
Rhode Island’s current minimum wage is $16.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Governor McKee signed 2025 legislation (2025-H 5029A / 2025-S 0125A) establishing a phased schedule: $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2025; $16.00 per hour on January 1, 2026; and $17.00 per hour on January 1, 2027. Rhode Island’s rate is more than double the federal floor of $7.25 per hour that has been unchanged since July 2009.
The governing statute is R.I. General Laws §28-12-3, administered by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT).
Worked example
A full-time Rhode Island worker earning the state minimum of $16.00/hr for 40 hours per week:
| Period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Weekly | $640.00 |
| Monthly | $2,773.33 |
| Annual | $33,280.00 |
Now suppose that same worker logs 45 hours in a busy week:
- Regular pay: 40 h x $16.00 = $640.00
- Overtime pay: 5 h x $24.00 (1.5x) = $120.00
- Weekly gross: $760.00
Compared to the federal minimum of $7.25/hr for 40 hours a week ($15,080/year), Rhode Island’s minimum adds roughly $18,200 per year — an extra $1,517 per month before taxes. That gap illustrates why Rhode Island workers generally earn significantly more than workers in states that have not enacted their own minimum wage laws above the federal level.
Who does the minimum wage apply to?
Rhode Island’s minimum wage applies to most employees working in the state, including both full-time and part-time workers. Exceptions include tipped employees (whose cash wage combined with tips must total at least $16.00/hr), student workers putting in 24 hours or fewer per week (75% rate of $12.00/hr), certain agricultural workers, outside salespeople, and employees of some small seasonal recreational establishments. If you are uncertain whether an exemption applies to your situation, consult the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training at dlt.ri.gov or seek legal advice.
Overtime in Rhode Island
Rhode Island law follows the federal FLSA overtime threshold: 40 hours per workweek. Non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a single week must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour above 40, per R.I. General Laws §28-12-4.1. The threshold is measured per workweek, not per day. Some employees — including many salaried workers classified as exempt under the FLSA’s duties and salary tests — are not entitled to overtime pay. The standard salary-level threshold is $684/week ($35,568/year) under federal rules. Rhode Island does not impose a separate, higher salary-level threshold, so federal FLSA exemption standards govern.
Privacy note
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