Louisiana Overtime Calculator
Louisiana 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.
Louisiana overtime vs. federal rule: common schedules at $20/hr
| Schedule | Total h | Louisiana OT h | Louisiana 2× h | Federal OT h | Louisiana 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 |
Louisiana follows the federal 40-hour rule, so state and federal results match.
Louisiana 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: $354.80/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 Louisiana?
Louisiana 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 Louisiana have daily overtime?
No. Louisiana only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
What is time and a half at the Louisiana minimum wage?
$10.88 per hour (1.5 × $7.25).
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Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer