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The MTA has spent nearly $764 million on overtime in the first half of 2026, exceeding its budget by $176 million. The agency is projected to surpass its previous record of nearly $1.5 billion in overtime costs set in 2025, with about 1,000 workers earning more from overtime than their base salaries.
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The MTA has spent nearly $764 million on overtime in the first half of 2026, exceeding its budget by $176 million. The agency is projected to surpass its previous record of nearly $1.5 billion in overtime costs set in 2025, with about 1,000 workers earning more from overtime than their base salaries.
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MTA already blew overtime budget by $176M — as 1K workers raked in more from extra pay than base salaries
MTA Overtime Spending Exceeds Budget by $176 Million