Minnesota Overtime Calculator
Minnesota is the outlier: overtime starts after 48 hours in a workweek, not 40, under Minnesota Statutes 177.25. That means six 8-hour days in Minnesota are all straight time, while the same week in Texas would pay 8 hours of overtime.
Minnesota overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$920.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: Minnesota overtime is 1.5× after 48 hours in a workweek (Minnesota's own threshold). 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 $11.41/hour.
Minnesota overtime rules
Minnesota overtime for non-exempt employees follows Minnesota Statutes 177.25, which sets the weekly threshold at 48 hours rather than the federal 40:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 48 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.
Minnesota is the outlier: overtime starts after 48 hours in a workweek, not 40, under Minnesota Statutes 177.25. That means six 8-hour days in Minnesota are all straight time, while the same week in Texas would pay 8 hours of overtime.
Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own higher minimum wages, and both are indexed — the state figure does not apply inside those cities.
Minnesota minimum wage in 2026
$11.41/hour for large employers, indexed annually. 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 Minnesota
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
Minnesota has no daily threshold, so every cell is straight time until the weekly total passes 48 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 | $920.00 |
| Fifty-hour week | $20.00/hr | 50 h | $1,020.00 |
| Three 12-hour shifts | $20.00/hr | 36 h | $720.00 |
Who is entitled to overtime in Minnesota?
Minnesota 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 Minnesota have daily overtime?
No. Minnesota has no daily overtime rule, so hours are straight time until the weekly total passes 48. A 12-hour shift on its own does not trigger overtime.
Is overtime after 40 hours in Minnesota?
No — Minnesota uses a 48-hour weekly threshold, not 40. Hours 41 to 48 in a workweek are paid at your normal rate, and overtime starts at hour 49.
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota in 2026?
$11.41/hour for large employers, indexed annually. Overtime is calculated on your actual regular rate, which must be at least that figure.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in Minnesota?
$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 Minnesota?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in Minnesota. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.