Nebraska Overtime Calculator

Nebraska 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.

Nebraska overtime vs. federal rule: common schedules at $20/hr

ScheduleTotal hNebraska OT hNebraska 2× hFederal OT hNebraska grossFederal gross
5 × 8 h40000$800.00$800.00
5 × 9 h45505$950.00$950.00
4 × 10 h40000$800.00$800.00
5 × 10 h5010010$1,100.00$1,100.00
3 × 13 h39000$780.00$780.00
6 × 9 h5414014$1,220.00$1,220.00
7 × 8 h5616016$1,280.00$1,280.00
4 × 12 h + 1 × 6 h5414014$1,220.00$1,220.00

Nebraska follows the federal 40-hour rule, so state and federal results match.

Nebraska minimum wage overtime (2026)

Hourly45 h week50 h week
Minimum wage$15.00$712.50$825.00
Time and a half$22.50Take-home on a 50 h week all year: $684.19/week

Minimum wage: $15.00/hr (DOL, verified Oct 2026)

Frequently asked questions

When does overtime start in Nebraska?

Nebraska 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 Nebraska have daily overtime?

No. Nebraska only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.

What is time and a half at the Nebraska minimum wage?

$22.50 per hour (1.5 × $15.00).

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Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer