Back Pay Calculator by U.S. State
Find back pay calculators for all 50 U.S. states. Back pay rules can vary significantly by state, especially with respect to penalties, interest rates, waiting time penalties, and limitation periods. Select your state to calculate your back pay based on state-specific laws.
States with Strong Back Pay Protections
These states have waiting time penalties, liquidated damages, statutory interest, or other strong protections:
Liquidated
Waiting Time, Liquidated, 10%
Waiting Time, Double
Waiting Time, Liquidated
Waiting Time
Waiting Time, Liquidated
Waiting Time, Liquidated
Waiting Time, Liquidated
Waiting Time, Liquidated, Triple, 12%
Waiting Time
Waiting Time
Waiting Time, Liquidated
Waiting Time
Waiting Time
Waiting Time
All 50 States (Alphabetical)
Understanding State Back Pay Laws
State vs Federal Rules
Federal FLSA provides minimum protections, but many states have stronger laws. Some states require waiting time penalties for late final pay, allow liquidated damages, or have statutory interest rates. Always check your state's specific laws, as they may provide more protection than federal law.
Common Protections
Waiting time penalties (often 30 days of wages), liquidated damages (equal to unpaid wages), statutory interest (e.g., 10-12% per annum), and double or triple damages for willful violations are common in states with strong worker protections.