Kansas Overtime Calculator
Kansas has no overtime statute that adds to the federal rule for FLSA-covered employees, so 1.5× after 40 hours is the standard. Kansas also has a separate lower state minimum wage for employers not covered by the FLSA.
Kansas overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$980.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: Kansas overtime is 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. There is no daily overtime rule, so a long shift is straight time unless the weekly total passes the threshold. The 2026 minimum wage is $7.25/hour.
Kansas overtime rules
Kansas overtime for non-exempt employees follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime — a 12-hour shift is paid at your normal rate.
- No double-time requirement.
- Regular rate includes non-discretionary bonuses, commissions and shift differentials, not just base pay.
Kansas has no overtime statute that adds to the federal rule for FLSA-covered employees, so 1.5× after 40 hours is the standard. Kansas also has a separate lower state minimum wage for employers not covered by the FLSA.
Kansas law prohibits local minimum wage ordinances, so the state rate is the only floor to check.
Kansas minimum wage in 2026
$7.25/hour, matching the federal rate. Overtime is calculated on the regular rate, so a higher state or local minimum directly raises what every overtime hour is worth.
What an overtime week looks like in Kansas
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
Kansas 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 Kansas?
Kansas uses the federal salary threshold of $684 a week ($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 above the threshold.
Misclassification is most commonly challenged in retail supervision, hospitality, home care and construction crews paid per job rather than per hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kansas have daily overtime?
No. Kansas has no daily overtime rule, so hours are straight time until the weekly total passes 40. A 12-hour shift on its own does not trigger overtime.
Is overtime after 40 hours in Kansas?
Yes. Non-exempt employees get 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in Kansas.
What is the minimum wage in Kansas in 2026?
$7.25/hour, matching the federal rate. Overtime is calculated on your actual regular rate, which must be at least that figure.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in Kansas?
$30.00 per hour at time and a half. Eight overtime hours add $240 to the week, on top of regular pay.
Who is exempt from overtime in Kansas?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in Kansas. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.