Kentucky Overtime Calculator
Kentucky is one of the few states with a 7th-day rule: under KRS 337.050, employees who work seven days in a workweek must be paid 1.5× for all hours worked on the seventh day, on top of the federal 40-hour rule.
Kentucky overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$980.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: Kentucky 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.
Kentucky overtime rules
Kentucky 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.
Kentucky is one of the few states with a 7th-day rule: under KRS 337.050, employees who work seven days in a workweek must be paid 1.5× for all hours worked on the seventh day, on top of the federal 40-hour rule.
Louisville and Lexington have explored local rates, but no ordinance is currently in force — the state rate applies throughout Kentucky.
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
Kentucky 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 Kentucky have daily overtime?
No. Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
Yes. Non-exempt employees get 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in Kentucky.
What is the minimum wage in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
$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 Kentucky?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in Kentucky. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.