Florida Overtime Pay Calculator (FLSA)
Calculate overtime pay for Florida workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Florida follows federal FLSA rules: 1.5× the regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
How to use this tool
- Enter hourly pay rate and total hours worked this week in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your gross weekly pay and the full breakdown beneath it.
⚠ This tool provides general estimates for education only and is not financial, tax or legal advice. Figures may not reflect your situation — verify with a qualified professional.
Formula
Under FLSA (applicable in Florida):
Overtime Rate = Regular Rate × 1.5
Gross Pay = (min(hours, 40) × rate) + (max(hours − 40, 0) × rate × 1.5)
How it works
Florida does not have its own state overtime law; it follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA requires that covered, non-exempt employees receive overtime pay of at least 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.
Florida's minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum, but the overtime multiplier (1.5×) is the same. Some employees — such as certain agricultural workers, executives, and professionals — may be exempt from FLSA overtime requirements.
Worked example
Employee earns $15/hr and works 45 hours
- Regular hours = min(45, 40) = 40 hours; Overtime hours = 45 − 40 = 5 hours
- Regular pay = 40 × $15.00 = $600.00
- Overtime rate = $15.00 × 1.5 = $22.50/hr
- Overtime pay = 5 × $22.50 = $112.50
- Gross weekly pay = $600.00 + $112.50 = $712.50
Gross weekly pay is $712.50, with $600.00 in regular pay and $112.50 in overtime pay.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming Florida has its own overtime multiplier — Florida has no state overtime law and follows federal FLSA exclusively: 1.5x the regular rate for all hours over 40 in a workweek.
- Miscalculating the regular rate of pay for tipped workers or workers with multiple pay rates — the regular rate must include non-discretionary bonuses and certain other compensation, not just the base hourly wage.
- Counting overtime on a daily rather than a weekly basis — FLSA requires overtime only for hours exceeding 40 in a single workweek; there is no daily overtime requirement under federal or Florida law.
Key terms
- Does Florida have its own overtime law?
- No. Florida follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for overtime. There is no separate Florida state overtime statute, so the 40-hour workweek threshold and 1.5× multiplier are set at the federal level.
- Who is exempt from FLSA overtime?
- Exempt employees include executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees who meet both a duties test and a salary threshold (currently $684/week under federal rules). Many other specific exemptions also exist.
- What is a workweek under FLSA?
- A workweek is any fixed, regularly recurring period of 168 consecutive hours (7 days). Employers choose the workweek start day. Overtime is calculated per workweek, not per pay period.
- What is Florida's minimum wage?
- Florida's minimum wage increases annually. As of 2025 it is $13.00 per hour (and $9.98 per hour for tipped employees). Check the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for the current rate.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Florida have daily overtime rules?
- No. Florida follows federal FLSA, which requires overtime only for hours over 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime threshold.
- Are salaried employees exempt from Florida overtime?
- Salaried employees who meet the FLSA salary threshold (currently $684/week) and pass the duties test for executive, administrative, or professional roles are exempt. Salary alone does not automatically exempt an employee.
- How is overtime calculated for employees with multiple pay rates?
- Under FLSA the regular rate is the weighted average of all rates in the workweek: total straight-time earnings divided by total hours. Overtime premium is then 0.5x this blended rate for each overtime hour.