Florida follows the federal FLSA for overtime — hours over 40 in a workweek earn 1.5× your regular rate. Florida has no state overtime law and no daily overtime threshold. What matters most for Florida workers right now is the rising state minimum wage — currently $13/hr and increasing each September — and how tipped employees in hospitality calculate overtime differently than other workers.
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Some states apply overtime daily — not just after 40 hours a week.
Daily overtime rules apply. Enter each day's hours below.
Hours 8–12 in a day earn 1.5×. Hours beyond 12 earn 2× (double time).
If all 7 days have hours, the 7th-day premium is applied to Sunday automatically.
Daily overtime may apply depending on your hourly rate.
If your rate is below $16.47/hr, overtime can start after 8 hours in a day. Above that, only the standard 40-hour weekly rule applies.
The calculator detects your rate automatically and applies the right rule.
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Assumptions: Non-exempt hourly employee, straight-time base rate. Bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials are not included in this estimate.
Estimates only — not legal or payroll advice. Actual overtime pay may differ based on job classification, employer policies, applicable law, union agreements, or how bonuses and commissions affect your regular rate. Laws change — verify important decisions with your employer or a qualified professional. See our methodology.
About this tool
How this overtime calculator works
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Federal overtime starts at 40 hours
Under the FLSA, most hourly employees earn 1.5× their regular rate for every hour over 40 in a workweek. Most states follow this standard.
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Some states use daily overtime rules
California, Alaska, Colorado, and Nevada require overtime based on daily hours worked — not just the weekly total. California also has double-time (2×) rules and a 7th-consecutive-day premium. The calculator handles all of these automatically when you select your state.
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Results are estimates before taxes
The calculator uses your hourly rate and hours to estimate gross overtime pay before taxes. It doesn't account for bonuses or commissions that might change your "regular rate" — the figure the law actually uses to compute overtime.
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Exempt vs. non-exempt matters
Not all workers qualify for overtime. Salaried employees in executive, administrative, or professional roles earning above a set threshold are typically exempt — even if they work more than 40 hours. This calculator is designed for non-exempt hourly workers.
Results based on FLSA and state-specific rules. Includes regular-rate math, bonus blending, tipped-worker formula, and California daily OT edge cases.How this is calculated →
Overtime Rule
Federal FLSA
Weekly 40-hour threshold
OT Rate
1.5× regular rate
For hours over 40/week
Daily OT Rule
None
Florida has no daily OT rule
State Min. Wage
$13.00/hr
Sep 2024 · $14 Sep 2025 · $15 Sep 2026
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
No. Florida does not have a separate state overtime statute. Overtime protections for Florida workers come from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which requires employers to pay non-exempt employees at least 1.5× their regular rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Florida's minimum wage rules (which are higher than the federal minimum) do affect the overtime base rate for minimum-wage workers.
No. Florida has no daily overtime rule. Under the FLSA, overtime for Florida workers is based on weekly totals only — not daily hours. A 12-hour shift does not trigger overtime on its own. Only once your total hours in a workweek exceed 40 does the overtime requirement kick in.
For tipped employees in Florida, overtime must be calculated based on the full applicable minimum wage — not the lower cash wage paid after the tip credit. The FLSA formula is: 1.5× the full minimum wage, minus the allowable tip credit. Because Florida's minimum wage is rising over time, the exact cash overtime rate depends on the rate in effect on the date worked. If total pay (cash wage plus tips) falls below what the law requires, the employer must pay the difference.
Florida's minimum wage is on a voter-approved path to $15 per hour by 2026, increasing by $1 each September: $13/hr as of September 2024, $14/hr as of September 2025, and $15/hr as of September 2026. After reaching $15, future increases are tied to the Consumer Price Index. Each increase also raises the overtime rate for minimum-wage workers, since overtime is calculated as 1.5× the regular rate.
Not in the private sector. Compensatory time off in lieu of cash overtime is only permitted for certain state and local government employers under the FLSA. Private-sector employers in Florida must pay overtime in cash at 1.5× the regular rate. Offering extra time off instead of overtime pay — even with the employee's agreement — does not satisfy the legal requirement for private employees.
You can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (dol.gov/agencies/whd), which enforces the FLSA at no cost to you. You can also file a private lawsuit to recover unpaid wages, an equal amount in liquidated damages, and attorney's fees. Florida does not have a separate state wage enforcement agency for FLSA claims, so the federal DOL is the primary avenue for most workers.
Florida overtime law mirrors the federal standard: your employer must pay at least 1.5× your regular rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a workweek. There is no daily threshold — a 12-hour shift doesn't trigger overtime on its own; only the weekly total matters.
Florida's minimum wage is on a scheduled path to $15/hr by September 2026, increasing by $1 each September: $13/hr (Sep 2024), $14/hr (Sep 2025), $15/hr (Sep 2026). Because overtime is calculated from your regular rate, each increase also raises the overtime rate for minimum-wage workers. A worker earning $14/hr earns $21/hr for overtime; at $15/hr that becomes $22.50/hr.
Tipped employees: Florida allows employers to pay tipped workers a lower cash wage (the tip credit minimum), provided total pay including tips meets the full minimum wage. The correct overtime formula under the FLSA is: 1.5× the full minimum wage, minus the tip credit. For example, if the tip credit is $3.02/hr and the minimum wage is $13/hr, the cash overtime rate is (1.5 × $13) − $3.02 = $16.48/hr, with tips expected to make up the rest. If total pay falls short, the employer must pay the difference.
Common Scenarios
Example calculations
Hospitality worker — peak season
47 hours at $14/hr (as of September 2025). 7 overtime hours at $21/hr.
Estimated pay: $560 regular + $147 OT = $707
Construction worker — project deadline
52 hours at $19/hr. 12 overtime hours at $28.50/hr.
Estimated pay: $760 regular + $342 OT = $1,102
Restaurant server — tipped employee
45 hours. Overtime is calculated at 1.5× the full minimum wage minus the tip credit — not simply 1.5× the cash wage. At $13/hr minimum with a $3.02 tip credit, the cash overtime rate is $16.48/hr.
Cash overtime rate: $16.48/hr — employer must cover any gap if tips fall short
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
No. Florida does not have a separate state overtime statute. Overtime protections for most workers in Florida come from the federal FLSA, which requires employers to pay 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek by non-exempt employees.
No. Florida does not have a daily overtime rule. Under the FLSA, overtime for most Florida workers is based on weekly totals, not daily hours. A 12-hour shift does not automatically trigger overtime unless your total hours for the workweek exceed 40.
For tipped employees in Florida, employers may pay a lower cash wage using a tip credit, but overtime still has to be based on the full Florida minimum wage. The FLSA formula is: 1.5× the full applicable minimum wage, minus the allowable tip credit. Because Florida's minimum wage rises over time, the exact cash overtime rate depends on the minimum wage in effect on the date worked. If total pay (cash wage plus tips) falls below what the law requires, the employer must pay the difference.
Florida's minimum wage is on a voter-approved path to $15 per hour by the end of 2026. It increases by $1 each September until it reaches $15: $13/hour as of September 2024, $14/hour as of September 2025, and $15/hour as of September 2026. After 2026, further increases are tied to inflation.
Private-sector employers in Florida generally cannot offer compensatory time off instead of paying overtime. Comp time in lieu of cash overtime is reserved for certain public-sector employers. If you work for a private business, hours over 40 in a workweek must be paid in cash at 1.5× your regular rate.
If you believe you are owed unpaid overtime, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or bring a private lawsuit under the FLSA. Florida also recognizes certain state-law wage claims. Because deadlines apply, it is often wise to speak with an employment attorney or legal aid organization if significant overtime wages are at stake.