Florida Overtime Calculator
Calculate your total pay with Florida overtime rates (FLSA compliant)
Calculate Florida Overtime Pay
Your standard hourly wage before overtime
Standard workweek is typically 40 hours
Hours worked beyond 40 hours per week
Typically 1.5x for standard overtime
Average: 4.33 weeks per month
Your Total Pay Breakdown
Calculation:
Regular: 40 hrs × $20.00 = $800.00
Overtime: 5 hrs × $30.00 = $150.00
Total: $950.00/week
Monthly & Annual Projections
Overtime: $649.50
💡 Florida Overtime Laws
Example Calculations
Standard 40-Hour Workweek
Hourly Rate: $20/hour
Hours: 40 hours/week
Weekly Pay: 40 hrs × $20 = $800
Total: $800/week
With Overtime (5 hours)
Regular: 40 hrs × $20 = $800
Overtime: 5 hrs × $30 (1.5x) = $150
Total Hours: 45 hours/week
Total: $950/week
With Heavy Overtime (15 hours)
Regular: 40 hrs × $20 = $800
Overtime: 15 hrs × $30 (1.5x) = $450
Total Hours: 55 hours/week
Percentage from OT: 36%
Total: $1,250/week ($65,000/year)
FL Overtime Rules
- • Overtime after 40 hrs/week
- • Typically paid at 1.5x rate
- • No daily overtime requirements
- • Standard: 1.5x regular pay
- • "Time and a half"
- • May vary by contract
💼 FL Labor Law Facts
Florida follows federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
No state-specific overtime laws beyond FLSA
40-hour workweek is the standard threshold
Overtime rate typically 1.5x regular pay
Most hourly employees are eligible for overtime
Some exemptions apply (executive, professional, etc.)
Understanding Florida Overtime Laws
What is Florida Overtime?
Florida does not have separate state overtime laws and instead follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under FLSA, non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
When Does Overtime Apply?
- •After 40 hours/week: Pay at 1.5x regular rate (time and a half)
- •Weekly basis: Overtime is calculated based on the workweek, not pay period
- •No daily overtime: Florida has no daily overtime requirements
- •Workweek defined: Any fixed 7-day period (168 hours)
Calculation Formulas
Regular Pay
Regular Hours × Hourly Rate
Overtime Hourly Rate
Regular Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier
Overtime Pay
Overtime Hours × Overtime Hourly Rate
Total Pay
Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Who is Entitled to Overtime in Florida?
✓ Eligible Employees
- • Hourly workers
- • Non-exempt salaried employees
- • Most blue-collar workers
- • Service industry employees
- • Retail workers
- • First responders (police, fire, paramedics)
✗ Common Exemptions
- • Executive employees
- • Administrative employees
- • Professional employees
- • Outside sales representatives
- • Certain computer professionals
- • Some seasonal/recreational workers
Florida vs California Overtime Laws
| Feature | Florida (FLSA) | California |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Overtime | After 40 hrs/week | After 40 hrs/week |
| Daily Overtime | ❌ None | ✅ After 8 hrs/day |
| Double Time | ❌ Not required | ✅ After 12 hrs/day |
| 7th Day Rules | ❌ None | ✅ Special rates apply |
⚠️ Important Notes
- • These calculations show gross pay before taxes and deductions
- • Florida has no minimum wage law, so federal minimum wage applies ($7.25/hour as of 2025)
- • Some industries (e.g., agriculture, healthcare) may have special rules
- • Employers cannot average hours over multiple weeks to avoid overtime
- • Always verify your eligibility for overtime with your employer or legal counsel
- • Employers cannot waive or reduce overtime pay requirements under FLSA
- • Overtime must be paid at the "regular rate" which may include certain bonuses and commissions
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