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Calculate Georgia regular pay, overtime pay (1.5x), tip credit adjustments, and total weekly gross earnings under Georgia and FLSA labor laws.

Wage & hours

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Total gross weekly earnings

$1,040.00

40.0 regular hrs + 8.0 OT hrs

Weekly earnings breakdown

  • Regular pay$800.0076.9%
  • Overtime pay$240.0023.1%

Regular pay

$800.00

40.0 hrs @ $20.00/hr

Overtime pay

$240.00

8.0 hrs @ $30.00/hr

Effective hourly rate

$21.67/hr

Total gross pay divided by hours worked

How Georgia overtime is calculated

Georgia follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) weekly overtime standard.

  1. Split regular and overtime hours

    Regular Hours=min⁡(H,40),OT Hours=max⁡(H−40,0)\text{Regular Hours} = \min(H, 40), \quad \text{OT Hours} = \max(H - 40, 0)

    The first 40 hours in a 7-day workweek are regular hours. Any hours beyond 40 are overtime hours.

  2. Calculate overtime rate

    OT Rate=Regular Rate×Multiplier\text{OT Rate} = \text{Regular Rate} \times \text{Multiplier}

    $20.00 × 1.5 = $30.00/hr

  3. Sum gross weekly earnings

    Gross Pay=(Regular Hrs×R)+(OT Hrs×OT Rate)+Tips\text{Gross Pay} = (\text{Regular Hrs} \times R) + (\text{OT Hrs} \times \text{OT Rate}) + \text{Tips}

    (40 × $20.00) + (8.0 × $30.00) + $0.00 = $1,040.00

Georgia follows federal FLSA overtime standards. Non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Calculations reflect FLSA overtime rules for the 2026 calendar year. Georgia does not require daily overtime for hours beyond 8 in a single workday. Actual pay may differ based on employer policies, tip credits, and exemption status.
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How Georgia overtime pay works

Georgia follows federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rules. Non-exempt employees must receive at least time and a half for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Georgia has no daily overtime requirement, so working 10 hours on one day does not trigger premium pay unless your weekly total exceeds 40 hours. This calculator estimates regular wages, overtime pay, tip adjustments, and total weekly gross earnings.

Enter your hourly wage, hours worked in the week, and optional tips. For a general overtime overview, use the overtime pay calculator. For states with daily overtime laws, compare with the California overtime calculator. To estimate take-home pay after Georgia's 5.19% flat state tax, use the Georgia paycheck calculator.

Georgia overtime formulas under FLSA

Georgia defers to federal law for overtime thresholds and rates. Weekly pay uses these equations:

Regular Pay=min⁡(H, 40)×w\mathrm{Regular\ Pay} = \min(H,\ 40) \times w
OT Pay=max⁡(H−40, 0)×w×1.5\mathrm{OT\ Pay} = \max(H - 40,\ 0) \times w \times 1.5
Total Gross=Regular Pay+OT Pay+Tips\mathrm{Total\ Gross} = \mathrm{Regular\ Pay} + \mathrm{OT\ Pay} + \mathrm{Tips}

H is total hours worked in the workweek and w is your regular hourly wage. The default overtime multiplier is 1.5x, the federal minimum. Georgia's 5.19% flat state income tax applies to gross wages when you receive your paycheck, but this tool shows pre-tax gross earnings only.

No daily overtime in Georgia

Georgia does not require premium pay for long single-day shifts. Only the weekly 40-hour threshold under FLSA triggers overtime. An employee who works four 10-hour days (40 hours) earns straight time for all hours. A fifth 8-hour day adds 8 overtime hours at 1.5x the regular rate.

Employers cannot average hours across two workweeks to avoid overtime. Each distinct 168-hour workweek is calculated separately.

Worked example: 50-hour week at $22.00 per hour

A Georgia manufacturing worker earns $22.00 per hour and works 50 hours in one week:

  1. Regular pay: 40 hours x $22.00 = $880.00.
  2. Overtime hours: 50 - 40 = 10 hours at $33.00 (1.5 x $22.00) = $330.00.
  3. Total gross pay: $880.00 + $330.00 = $1,210.00.
  4. Effective hourly rate: $1,210.00 / 50 = $24.20 per hour.

After federal and state taxes, net pay will be lower. Model your paycheck with the Georgia paycheck calculator. If your hourly rate changes, compare old and new pay with the pay raise calculator.

Exempt vs. non-exempt employees in Georgia

Non-exempt hourly workers and many salaried employees below the federal salary threshold are entitled to overtime. Exempt employees in executive, administrative, professional, and certain other categories who meet federal duties and salary tests are not owed overtime regardless of hours worked. Independent contractors are also outside FLSA overtime coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Does Georgia have daily overtime laws?
No. Georgia follows federal FLSA rules. Overtime applies after 40 hours in a workweek, not after a set number of hours in one day.
What is the Georgia overtime rate?
The minimum rate is 1.5 times your regular hourly wage. If you earn $20.00 per hour, overtime pays $30.00 per hour.
Is overtime taxed in Georgia?
Yes. Overtime wages are subject to federal income tax, FICA, and Georgia's 5.19% flat state income tax on taxable wages.
Can my employer pay double time in Georgia?
Federal law requires only 1.5x for hours over 40. Employers may offer double time through company policy or union agreements, but Georgia law does not mandate it.
What year do these overtime rules reflect?
This calculator applies FLSA weekly overtime standards for the 2026 calendar year.
Are the results stored on a server?
No. All calculations run in your browser. Changing inputs updates the page URL so you can share your scenario.

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