Mississippi Overtime Calculator
Mississippi 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.
Mississippi overtime vs. federal rule: common schedules at $20/hr
| Schedule | Total h | Mississippi OT h | Mississippi 2× h | Federal OT h | Mississippi 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 |
Mississippi follows the federal 40-hour rule, so state and federal results match.
Mississippi 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: $357.46/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 Mississippi?
Mississippi 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 Mississippi have daily overtime?
No. Mississippi only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
What is time and a half at the Mississippi minimum wage?
$10.88 per hour (1.5 × $7.25).
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Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer