North Carolina Overtime Calculator
North Carolina pays overtime by the week, with one wrinkle for seasonal amusement and recreation jobs. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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North Carolina Overtime Rules
North Carolina pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5× under the state Wage and Hour Act, which tracks the federal FLSA. Seasonal amusement and recreational businesses are the one exception, with a higher 45-hour threshold.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- Seasonal amusement/recreational establishments owe overtime after 45 hours a week instead of 40.
- No daily overtime or double time under North Carolina law.
For nearly all North Carolina workers the 40-hour weekly rule applies. The North Carolina Department of Labor enforces the state Wage and Hour Act.
The North Carolina 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. Overtime is weekly — 1.5× after 40 hours under the state Wage and Hour Act. A long single day only counts toward overtime if your week exceeds 40 hours.
Seasonal amusement and recreational establishments — fairs, parks and similar — owe overtime after 45 hours a week instead of 40. Everyone else uses the standard 40-hour threshold.
The North Carolina Department of Labor, through its Wage and Hour Bureau. The state rule matches the federal FLSA for most workers.