Back Pay Calculator
Calculate the back pay you're owed for unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, or late payments. This calculator helps you estimate your total compensation including interest and penalties where applicable.
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What Is Back Pay?
Back pay refers to wages that an employer owes you but hasn't paid. This can occur in several situations:
- Unpaid regular hours: When you worked but weren't paid for your regular hours
- Unpaid overtime: When you worked overtime but weren't paid the correct overtime rate (typically 1.5x)
- Minimum wage violations: When you were paid below the legal minimum wage
- Late final pay: When your employer failed to pay your final wages on time
- Misclassification: When you were misclassified as exempt and should have received overtime
In addition to the unpaid wages themselves, you may also be entitled to interest,penalties, or liquidated damages depending on your state or country's laws. Some states have "waiting time penalties" that can add significant amounts to your back pay claim.
Back Pay Calculators by Location
Back pay rules vary significantly by state and country, especially regarding penalties, interest rates, and waiting time penalties. Select your location for state-specific calculations and legal information.
International Back Pay Calculators
Calculate back pay in countries with different employment laws and penalty structures.