Minnesota Overtime Calculator (2026)
Enter your rate and daily hours — this page applies Minnesota’s 48-hour state rule and shows the federal 40-hour result next to it, so you can see which one decides your pay.
Calculate your Minnesota overtime
Calculated on your device — nothing is uploaded.
How overtime works in Minnesota
Minnesota's own law requires overtime at 1.5× only after 48 hours in a week — but the federal Fair Labor Standards Act requires it after 40 hours, and federal law covers nearly every employer (any business with $500,000 or more in annual sales, plus most others). So in practice, most Minnesota workers earn overtime after 40 hours. The 48-hour state rule only matters for the small number of employers and workers outside federal coverage. 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), Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. State rules are summarised for clarity; exemptions, union contracts and city ordinances can change individual cases.
Worked example: a Minnesota paycheck
A Minnesota worker earning the state minimum wage, $11.41 an hour, working Mon 9h, Tue 9h, Wed 9h, Thu 9h, Fri 9h — 45 hours in the week:
- Minnesota state law (48-hour rule): 45 regular hours, no overtime = $513.45.
- Federal FLSA (40-hour rule): 40 regular + 5 overtime = $541.97.
Same week, same rate — a $28.52 difference. And the federal figure is the one most Minnesota workers actually receive.
Other state overtime calculators
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Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Minnesota?
Minnesota state law says overtime starts after 48 hours in a week — but the federal 40-hour rule covers nearly every employer, so most Minnesota workers earn overtime after 40 hours in practice. Where only state law applies, the 48-hour threshold decides.
What is Minnesota’s minimum wage in 2026?
The minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41 an hour in 2026 (US Department of Labor, effective 1 July 2026).
How much is overtime pay in Minnesota?
Overtime pay is 1.5 times your normal hourly rate for each overtime hour. At $11.41 an hour, an overtime hour pays $17.12.
Does the 48-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 48-hour Minnesota rule only applies where federal law does not reach.
Is this calculator accurate for Minnesota?
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.