Pennsylvania · updated 2026-10
Pennsylvania Overtime & Break Laws
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek.
Overtime
40h / week
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek.
Time and a half after 40 hours a week under the PA Minimum Wage Act. Hospitals and care facilities may use an 8/80 system.
Meal break
Not required
No state law requires a meal break for adult employees in Pennsylvania; it's up to the employer. If a break is under 20 minutes, federal law treats it as paid work time.
Rest breaks
Not required
Pennsylvania law doesn't require rest breaks for adults. Short breaks an employer does give (5–20 minutes) must be paid under federal rules.
Minimum wage
$7.25
$7.25 an hour (since 2009-07-24). Tipped cash wage is $2.83 (the employee must earn $135+ a month in tips).
Pennsylvania time card
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Pennsylvania pay and break questions
When does overtime start in Pennsylvania?
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek. Time and a half after 40 hours a week under the PA Minimum Wage Act. Hospitals and care facilities may use an 8/80 system.
Are lunch breaks required in Pennsylvania?
No state law requires a meal break for adult employees in Pennsylvania; it's up to the employer. If a break is under 20 minutes, federal law treats it as paid work time.
Are rest breaks required in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania law doesn't require rest breaks for adults. Short breaks an employer does give (5–20 minutes) must be paid under federal rules.
What is the minimum wage in Pennsylvania?
$7.25 an hour (since 2009-07-24). Tipped cash wage is $2.83 (the employee must earn $135+ a month in tips).
Workers under 18 in Pennsylvania
Teens have extra limits on hours and times of day, and may need a work permit. See Pennsylvania teen work rules and which employers hire at 14 and 15.
Questions or a complaint? Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.