Alabama Overtime Calculator
Alabama has no separate state overtime law for most employers, so the federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies: time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime.
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Last verified Oct 2026. Rule checked against the US DOL state minimum wage & premium pay table (updated July 1, 2026). Exemptions, industry wage orders and union contracts can change the rule for specific jobs.
Alabama overtime vs. federal rule: common schedules at $20/hr
| Schedule | Total h | Alabama OT h | Alabama 2× h | Federal OT h | Alabama gross | Federal gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 8 h | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| 5 × 9 h | 45 | 5 | 0 | 5 | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| 4 × 10 h | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| 5 × 10 h | 50 | 10 | 0 | 10 | $1,100.00 | $1,100.00 |
| 3 × 13 h | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| 6 × 9 h | 54 | 14 | 0 | 14 | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 |
| 7 × 8 h | 56 | 16 | 0 | 16 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 |
| 4 × 12 h + 1 × 6 h | 54 | 14 | 0 | 14 | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 |
Alabama follows the federal 40-hour rule, so state and federal results match.
Alabama minimum wage overtime (2026)
| Hourly | 45 h week | 50 h week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $7.25 | $344.38 | $398.75 |
| Time and a half | $10.88 | Take-home on a 50 h week all year: $344.49/week | |
Minimum wage: No state minimum wage law; federal $7.25/hr applies (DOL, verified Oct 2026)
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Alabama?
Alabama has no separate state overtime law for most employers, so the federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies: time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime.
Does Alabama have daily overtime?
No. Alabama only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
What is time and a half at the Alabama minimum wage?
$10.88 per hour (1.5 × $7.25).
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Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer