Alabama Overtime Calculator
Alabama is one of five states with no minimum wage law of its own at all. That leaves the federal FLSA in charge: 1.5× for hours over 40 in a workweek, no daily overtime, no double time.
Alabama overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$980.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: Alabama overtime is 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, under the federal FLSA. Alabama has no state minimum wage, no state overtime statute, and no daily overtime rule.
Alabama overtime rules
Alabama has neither a state minimum wage nor a state overtime statute, so federal law does all the work:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime — a 12-hour shift is straight time.
- No double-time requirement.
- Regular rate must include non-discretionary bonuses, commissions and shift differentials.
The practical consequence: the only wage floor in Alabama is the federal $7.25. Alabama is one of only five states (with Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee) with no state minimum wage, and state law bars cities from setting one either.
Alabama minimum wage in 2026
Alabama has no state minimum wage. The federal $7.25/hour applies to FLSA-covered employers, which covers almost every business in the state. The tipped cash wage is $2.13 with a $7.25 full minimum after tips.
What an overtime week looks like in Alabama
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
Alabama has no daily threshold, so every cell is straight time until the weekly total passes 40 hours.
Worked examples
| Scenario | Rate | Week | Gross pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard week | $20.00/hr | 40 h | $800.00 |
| Six-day week | $20.00/hr | 46 h | $980.00 |
| Fifty-hour week | $20.00/hr | 50 h | $1,100.00 |
| Three 12-hour shifts | $20.00/hr | 36 h | $720.00 |
Who is entitled to overtime in Alabama?
Alabama uses the federal $684-a-week salary threshold ($35,568 a year) plus the duties test. Employees below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, are non-exempt and owed overtime for every hour over 40.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alabama have overtime laws?
No state overtime statute. The federal FLSA requires 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
What is the Alabama minimum wage in 2026?
There is no state minimum wage. The federal $7.25/hour applies to FLSA-covered employers.
Is overtime after 8 hours in Alabama?
No. Alabama has no daily overtime rule at all.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in Alabama?
$30.00 per hour for hours over 40 in the workweek.
Who is exempt from overtime in Alabama?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week who also pass the duties test.