Louisiana Overtime Calculator
Louisiana has no wage-and-hour law of its own — federal rules set both overtime and the minimum wage. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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Louisiana Overtime Rules
Louisiana has no state minimum wage or overtime law, so the federal FLSA applies in full: 1.5× after 40 hours a week and a $7.25 floor. There's no state daily overtime and no separate state pay agency setting rates.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time — federal law is the whole rulebook.
- Louisiana has no state minimum wage, so the federal $7.25 applies.
Because Louisiana sets no wage rules of its own, overtime and minimum-wage claims are federal. The Louisiana Workforce Commission handles unemployment and other labor programs.
The Louisiana 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. Louisiana has no state overtime or minimum-wage statute, so the federal FLSA governs entirely — 1.5× after 40 hours a week, with no daily overtime.
Louisiana has no state minimum wage, so the federal $7.25 applies to covered employers. Overtime is 1.5× of your actual rate.
Federal overtime claims go to the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. The Louisiana Workforce Commission handles unemployment and workforce programs rather than overtime.