Kansas Overtime Calculator (2026)
Enter your rate and daily hours — this page applies Kansas’s 46-hour state rule and shows the federal 40-hour result next to it, so you can see which one decides your pay.
Calculate your Kansas overtime
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How overtime works in Kansas
Kansas state law requires overtime at 1.5× only after 46 hours in a week — but the federal Fair Labor Standards Act requires it after 40 hours for covered employers, which is nearly all of them. In practice, most Kansas workers earn overtime after 40 hours. The 46-hour state threshold only matters where federal law does not apply. This page's calculator shows both results side by side so you can see exactly which one decides your pay.
Sources: US Department of Labor (FLSA), Kansas Department of Labor. State rules are summarised for clarity; exemptions, union contracts and city ordinances can change individual cases.
Worked example: a Kansas paycheck
A Kansas worker earning the state minimum wage, $7.25 an hour, working Mon 10h, Tue 10h, Wed 10h, Thu 10h, Fri 7h — 47 hours in the week:
- Kansas state law (46-hour rule): 46 regular + 1 overtime = $344.38.
- Federal FLSA (40-hour rule): 40 regular + 7 overtime = $366.13.
Same week, same rate — a $21.75 difference. The federal figure is the one most Kansas workers actually receive.
Other state overtime calculators
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Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Kansas?
Kansas state law says overtime starts after 46 hours in a week — but the federal 40-hour rule covers nearly every employer, so most Kansas workers earn overtime after 40 hours in practice. Where only state law applies, the 46-hour threshold decides.
What is Kansas’s minimum wage in 2026?
The minimum wage in Kansas is $7.25 an hour in 2026 (US Department of Labor, effective 1 July 2026).
How much is overtime pay in Kansas?
Overtime pay is 1.5 times your normal hourly rate for each overtime hour. At $7.25 an hour, an overtime hour pays $10.88.
Does the 46-hour rule or the federal 40-hour rule apply to me?
If your employer is covered by the federal FLSA — almost all are — the 40-hour rule decides. The 46-hour Kansas rule only applies where federal law does not reach.
Is this calculator accurate for Kansas?
It applies the overtime rules described above with the same maths payroll systems use, and nothing you type ever leaves your device. It is still an estimate: exemptions, union contracts and local city rules can change what your employer owes, so your employer’s official record is what counts.
Last updated: 24 October 2026
Estimates only — not payroll, tax or legal advice. Your employer’s official record is what counts.