Tennessee Overtime Calculator
Tennessee has no state minimum wage or overtime statute at all, so federal law governs: 1.5× for hours over 40 in a workweek, with no daily overtime.
Tennessee overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$980.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: Tennessee 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.
Tennessee overtime rules
Tennessee 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.
Tennessee has no state minimum wage or overtime statute at all, so federal law governs: 1.5× for hours over 40 in a workweek, with no daily overtime.
Tennessee state law pre-empts local wage ordinances, so Nashville and Memphis cannot set their own minimum wage.
Tennessee minimum wage in 2026
$7.25/hour — the federal rate, as Tennessee has no state minimum wage law. 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 Tennessee
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Tennessee 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 Tennessee have daily overtime?
No. Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Yes. Non-exempt employees get 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in Tennessee.
What is the minimum wage in Tennessee in 2026?
$7.25/hour — the federal rate, as Tennessee has no state minimum wage law. Overtime is calculated on your actual regular rate, which must be at least that figure.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in Tennessee?
$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 Tennessee?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in Tennessee. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.