Share of workers with various levels of overtime work, by pay status
| Total | Salaried | Hourly | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No overtime worked and OT is nonmandatory | 24% | 17% | 29% | 27% |
| No overtime worked but OT is mandatory | 6% | 4% | 8% | 5% |
| Overtime worked but OT is nonmandatory | 48% | 55% | 43% | 47% |
| Overtime worked and OT is mandatory | 22% | 24% | 20% | 21% |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Note: Working overtime refers to having at least one day in the last month in which extra hours were worked beyond one's usual schedule. The “Other” category includes independent contractors, independent consultants, and freelance workers.
Source: General Social Survey Quality of Worklife Supplement (NIOSH) pooled years 2002, 2006, and 2010