Overtime for Florida (2026)
Florida (FL) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$13.00
Overtime Rule
Weekly only (40 hrs/week)
Weekly Overtime Threshold
40 hours
Overtime Multiplier
1.5x regular rate
State Income Tax Rate
None (no state income tax)
How This Calculator Works in Florida
This overtime calculator applies Florida's specific overtime rules to estimate your total pay including overtime. Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and gross total. It accounts for Florida's weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.
Florida Overview
Florida follows the federal weekly overtime standard of time-and-a-half after 40 hours. There are no state-specific overtime provisions beyond the FLSA. The state minimum wage is $13.00 per hour — Florida's minimum wage is $13/hr and is scheduled to rise by $1 per year until it reaches $15/hr. This phased increase was approved by voters in 2020.
How Florida Compares
Florida's minimum wage of $13.00 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. Like most states, Florida relies on the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime. Neighboring Georgia has a minimum wage of $7.25 and uses only the weekly overtime standard.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $7.25/hr min wage | Georgia follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
| Alabama | $7.25/hr min wage | Alabama follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
| South Carolina | $7.25/hr min wage | South Carolina follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
The federal overtime standard requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours per week. Florida's minimum wage of $13.00 exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25. Only a few states, including California and Alaska, mandate daily overtime in addition to the weekly threshold.
Tips for Florida Residents
- 1Florida's minimum wage is $13.00 per hour. Verify your base rate meets or exceeds this before calculating overtime — overtime pay is calculated on your regular rate, not the minimum.
- 2Florida follows the federal weekly overtime standard: time-and-a-half for every hour beyond 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime trigger, so long individual shifts do not generate overtime unless your weekly total exceeds 40.
- 3Florida has no state income tax, so overtime earnings are only subject to federal income tax and FICA. This means you keep a larger share of overtime pay than workers in states with income taxes.
- 4Track your hours meticulously. Under the FLSA, employers must pay overtime for all qualifying hours regardless of whether the overtime was pre-approved. Keep your own records as a backup.
- 5Salaried employees are not automatically exempt from overtime. To be exempt, you must meet specific duties tests and earn above the salary threshold. If you are classified as exempt but believe you should qualify, consult Florida's department of labor.
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