North Carolina Overtime Calculator
North Carolina has no overtime statute of its own — the FLSA's 40-hour rule does all the work. Straightforward maths, but the exemption rules still catch a lot of salaried staff.
North Carolina overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$784.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: North Carolina overtime is 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the FLSA. There is no state daily overtime, no double time and no North Carolina overtime statute.
How North Carolina overtime works
North Carolina is an FLSA-only state for overtime:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime — 12-hour shifts are straight time.
- No double time requirement.
- Minimum wage: $7.25/hour, unchanged since 2009 and equal to the federal rate; state law bars local minimum wages.
The North Carolina Department of Labor does not enforce overtime — federal complaints go to the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. The state does enforce its Wage and Hour Act for minimum wage and youth employment rules.
North Carolina minimum wage in 2026
North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25/hour, the federal rate, and has not increased since 2009. State law prohibits municipalities from adopting a higher local minimum wage.
What an overtime week looks like in North Carolina
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
Green cells are time-and-a-half hours, amber cells are double time.
Worked examples
| Scenario | Rate | Week | Gross pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard week | $16.00/hr | 40 h | $640.00 |
| Six-day week | $16.00/hr | 46 h | $784.00 |
| Fifty-two-hour week | $16.00/hr | 52 h | $928.00 |
Who is entitled to overtime in North Carolina?
North Carolina uses the federal $684-a-week salary test plus the duties test. Industries where misclassification is most common in NC: furniture and textile manufacturing supervision, restaurant management and home care.
Frequently asked questions
Does North Carolina have overtime laws?
No state overtime statute. The federal FLSA gives 1.5× for hours over 40 in a workweek.
What is the North Carolina minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25/hour, equal to the federal minimum and unchanged since 2009.
Is overtime after 8 hours in North Carolina?
No. North Carolina has no daily overtime rule.
How much is overtime on $16 an hour in North Carolina?
$24 per hour for hours over 40 in the workweek.