Florida Overtime Calculator
Florida has no state overtime law — the federal FLSA sets the rule at 1.5× for hours over 40 in a workweek. But Florida's minimum wage has climbed to $15.00, which pushed a lot of overtime maths up the pay scale.
Florida overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$832.00
48 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: Florida overtime is 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime, no double time and no state overtime statute — Florida relies entirely on the FLSA.
How Florida overtime works
Florida is one of the states with no overtime law of its own, so the FLSA applies directly:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime — three 12-hour shifts are all straight time.
- No double time requirement.
- No 7th-day premium.
Florida does have a distinctive wage provision: the constitutional minimum wage amendment passed in 2020, which ties the state wage to the CPI and required an annual increase to $15.00 on 30 September 2026. Because it is in the state constitution, it cannot be repealed or weakened by the legislature — only by another constitutional amendment.
The tipped cash wage rises on the same schedule; check the current figure before running payroll, because it changes every 30 September.
Florida minimum wage in 2026
Florida's minimum wage reached $15.00/hour on 30 September 2026 ($14.00 before that date in 2026). Unlike most states, the rate changes on 30 September rather than 1 January, so hours worked in early 2026 are paid at the previous rate. The tipped minimum is set at the level that brings total pay to the full minimum once tips are counted.
What an overtime week looks like in Florida
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | — |
Florida has no daily threshold — every hour is straight time until the weekly total passes 40.
Worked examples
| Scenario | Rate | Week | Gross pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard week | $16.00/hr | 40 h | $640.00 |
| Six-day week | $16.00/hr | 48 h | $832.00 |
| Five 12-hour shifts | $16.00/hr | 60 h | $1,120.00 |
| Ten-hour days, six of them | $16.00/hr | 60 h | $1,120.00 |
Who is entitled to overtime in Florida?
Florida uses the federal exemption tests: a salary of at least $684 a week plus the duties test. Florida has no state exemption salary of its own, so the federal figure governs.
Industries where misclassification is common in Florida: hospitality, construction crews paid per job, home health and cleaning contractors. If you are paid per job or per shift rather than per hour, you are almost certainly non-exempt and owed 1.5× above 40 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Does Florida have overtime laws?
No state overtime law. The federal FLSA requires 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Is overtime after 8 hours in Florida?
No. Florida has no daily overtime threshold; only hours over 40 in the workweek are overtime.
What is the Florida minimum wage in 2026?
$15.00 per hour from 30 September 2026 ($14.00 for the earlier part of 2026), rising with inflation every 30 September under the state constitution.
Can my Florida employer pay comp time instead of overtime?
For private employers, no — comp time cannot replace overtime cash in the private sector under the FLSA.
How much is overtime on $16 an hour in Florida?
$24 per hour, so 8 overtime hours add $192 to the week.
Does Florida pay double time on Sundays or holidays?
Not by law. Any premium on Sundays or public holidays comes from your contract or a collective agreement.