Georgia Overtime Calculator
Georgia 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.
Georgia overtime vs. federal rule: common schedules at $20/hr
| Schedule | Total h | Georgia OT h | Georgia 2× h | Federal OT h | Georgia 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 |
Georgia follows the federal 40-hour rule, so state and federal results match.
Georgia 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: $350.61/week | |
Minimum wage: $7.25/hr (federal; the state $5.15 rate applies only to employers not covered by the FLSA) (DOL, verified Oct 2026)
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Georgia?
Georgia 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 Georgia have daily overtime?
No. Georgia only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
What is time and a half at the Georgia minimum wage?
$10.88 per hour (1.5 × $7.25).
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Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer