Alabama Overtime Calculator
Alabama sets no wage rules of its own — federal law governs overtime and the minimum wage, and the state blocks cities from setting their own. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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Alabama Overtime Rules
Alabama has no state minimum wage or overtime law, so the federal FLSA governs in full: 1.5× after 40 hours a week and a $7.25 floor. Alabama also bars cities from setting their own minimum wage, so the federal rate applies statewide.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time — federal law is the whole rulebook.
- Alabama has no state minimum wage and preempts local minimum-wage ordinances, so the federal $7.25 applies everywhere.
Because Alabama sets no wage rules and blocks local ones, overtime and minimum-wage claims are federal. The Alabama Department of Labor handles other employment matters.
The Alabama minimum wage is $7.25/hour (tipped minimum $2.13). Overtime is calculated on your actual hourly rate, not the minimum. See the full 2026 minimum wage table or compare states side by side.
Frequently asked questions
No. Alabama has no state overtime or minimum-wage statute, so the federal FLSA is the entire rulebook — 1.5× after 40 hours a week, with no daily overtime.
No. Alabama passed a law preempting local minimum-wage ordinances, so the federal $7.25 applies statewide. Overtime is 1.5× of your actual rate regardless.
Since overtime here is federal, claims go to the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. The Alabama Department of Labor covers other workplace issues.