ADP Overtime Not Showing: Meaning, Causes, and How to Fix It
This article explains what ADP overtime not showing means, why your overtime hours may be missing from your paycheck, and what steps you should take to get the issue resolved quickly.
PAYROLL PLATFORMS
Abram Pandey
1/19/20262 min read
What Does “ADP Overtime Not Showing” Mean?
When overtime is not showing in ADP, it means the extra hours you worked were not reflected as overtime pay on your pay statement, even though you believe you are eligible. This does not automatically mean overtime was denied. In most cases, it is a timekeeping, approval, or payroll setup issue within ADP.
Common Reasons Overtime Is Not Showing in ADP
1. Timecard Not Approved
If your manager did not approve your timecard before payroll cutoff, overtime hours may not be processed.
2. Payroll Cutoff Missed
Overtime submitted or edited after the payroll deadline usually moves to the next paycheck.
3. Incorrect Job or Pay Code
Overtime may be logged under a regular hours code instead of an overtime code.
4. Employee Classified as Overtime-Exempt
If your role is marked as exempt, ADP will not calculate overtime even if extra hours are worked.
5. Overtime Rules Not Configured
Company overtime rules may not be set up correctly in the system.
6. Weekly vs Daily Overtime Policy
Some companies only pay overtime after 40 hours per week, not daily overtime. This can cause confusion.
How to Check Why Your Overtime Is Missing
Step 1: Review Your Timecard
Log in to ADP and check:
Total hours worked
Overtime hours column
Pay codes used
Step 2: Review Your Pay Statement
Look for:
Separate overtime line items
Blended pay rates
Adjustments or notes
Step 3: Confirm Your Employment Classification
Ask HR if you are:
Non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
Exempt (not eligible)
What To Do If Overtime Is Confirmed Missing
Contact Your Manager
Ask if:
Timecard approval was completed
Any edits were made before payroll
Contact HR or Payroll
They can:
Audit your hours
Correct pay codes
Issue a payroll adjustment
Overtime corrections are often paid in:
The next paycheck
Or a special off-cycle payment
Will You Lose Your Overtime Pay?
No.
If overtime hours were legitimately worked and approved, they must be paid, even if delayed.
Payroll corrections are common and legally required.
How to Prevent Overtime Issues in the Future
Submit timecards early
Track overtime hours separately
Confirm manager approvals
Understand your company’s overtime policy
Review every pay stub carefully
Quick Summary
ADP overtime not showing is usually a processing or setup issue
Missed cutoffs and approval delays are the most common causes
HR, not ADP support, fixes most overtime issues
Legitimate overtime pay is never forfeited
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