Georgia Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate overtime pay for Georgia workers. Georgia follows federal FLSA rules: non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
How to use this tool
- Enter regular hourly rate, total hours worked (week) and overtime threshold in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your total weekly pay and the full breakdown beneath it.
⚠ This tool provides general estimates for education only and is not financial, tax or legal advice. Figures may not reflect your situation — verify with a qualified professional.
Formula
Overtime Rate = Regular Rate × 1.5
Overtime Hours = max(0, Total Hours − 40)
Total Pay = (Regular Hours × Regular Rate) + (Overtime Hours × Overtime Rate)
How it works
Georgia does not have its own state overtime law, so employees are covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA requires non-exempt employees to be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.
Overtime is calculated on a weekly basis, not daily, and does not compound — only the hours over the 40-hour threshold qualify for the 1.5× premium.
Worked example
48-Hour Workweek at $18/hr
- Regular rate = $18/hr; Total hours = 48; Overtime threshold = 40 hrs
- Regular hours = 40; Overtime hours = 48 − 40 = 8
- Overtime rate = $18 × 1.5 = $27/hr
- Regular pay = 40 × $18 = $720; Overtime pay = 8 × $27 = $216
- Total weekly pay = $720 + $216 = $936
Total weekly pay is $936, including $216 in overtime.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming Georgia has a daily overtime threshold: Georgia follows federal FLSA rules, which trigger overtime only after 40 hours in a workweek, not after 8 hours in a day as some other states require.
- Calculating overtime on a biweekly or monthly pay period instead of a single workweek: a 45-hour week followed by a 35-hour week does not net to 80 regular hours - the employee earned 5 hours of OT in week one.
- Using blended rates incorrectly for workers paid at two different rates in the same workweek, which requires computing a weighted average regular rate before applying the 1.5x multiplier.
Key terms
- Does Georgia have its own overtime law?
- No. Georgia follows the federal FLSA overtime rules: non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- Who is exempt from overtime in Georgia?
- Executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and certain computer employees meeting salary and duties tests may be exempt from FLSA overtime requirements.
- Is overtime calculated daily or weekly?
- Under federal law (and Georgia law), overtime is calculated on a weekly basis — only hours exceeding 40 in a single workweek trigger the 1.5× premium.
- What is the Georgia minimum wage?
- Georgia's state minimum wage is $5.15/hr, but most workers are covered by the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr under the FLSA.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Georgia have any state overtime laws that differ from federal FLSA?
- No. Georgia has no state-specific overtime statute. Georgia employers must follow the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which requires 1.5x the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees.
- Are salaried employees in Georgia automatically exempt from overtime?
- No. Salary alone does not determine exemption. To qualify as exempt under FLSA, an employee must meet both a minimum salary threshold (currently $684/week under federal rules) and pass a duties test for executive, administrative, or professional roles.
- How is the regular rate calculated if an employee receives a non-discretionary bonus?
- Non-discretionary bonuses (e.g., attendance or production bonuses) must be included in the regular rate calculation. Divide total straight-time compensation including the bonus by total hours worked, then pay 0.5x that rate for every overtime hour (since the employee already received 1x at the straight-time rate).