Georgia Overtime Calculator
Calculate your total pay with Georgia overtime rates (FLSA compliant)
Calculate Georgia 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 × $18.00 = $720.00
Overtime: 5 hrs × $27.00 = $135.00
Total: $855.00/week
Monthly & Annual Projections
Overtime: $584.55
💡 Georgia Overtime Laws
Example Calculations
Standard 40-Hour Workweek
Hourly Rate: $18/hour
Hours: 40 hours/week
Weekly Pay: 40 hrs × $18 = $720
Total: $720/week ($37,440/year)
With Overtime (5 hours)
Regular: 40 hrs × $18 = $720
Overtime: 5 hrs × $27 (1.5x) = $135
Total Hours: 45 hours/week
Total: $855/week ($44,460/year)
With Heavy Overtime (10 hours)
Regular: 40 hrs × $18 = $720
Overtime: 10 hrs × $27 (1.5x) = $270
Total Hours: 50 hours/week
Percentage from OT: 27.3%
Total: $990/week ($51,480/year)
GA 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
💼 GA Labor Law Facts
Georgia 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 Georgia Overtime Laws
What is Georgia Overtime?
Georgia 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. This ensures workers are fairly compensated for extra hours worked.
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: Georgia 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 Georgia?
✓ Eligible Employees
- • Hourly workers
- • Non-exempt salaried employees
- • Most blue-collar workers
- • Service industry employees
- • Retail workers
- • Manufacturing workers
✗ Common Exemptions
- • Executive employees
- • Administrative employees
- • Professional employees
- • Outside sales representatives
- • Certain computer professionals
- • Some agricultural workers
Georgia Minimum Wage & Overtime
Important Note: Georgia's state minimum wage is $5.15/hour, but most employers must follow the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour under FLSA. Overtime calculations are based on the "regular rate" which may include certain bonuses and commissions.
State Comparison: Overtime Laws
| Feature | Georgia (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
- • Federal minimum wage ($7.25/hour) applies to most Georgia employers
- • 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
- • Georgia law requires payment of wages at least semi-monthly
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