North Carolina Overtime Calculator
Calculate overtime pay in North Carolina. North Carolina follows federal FLSA rules with 1.5x pay after 40 hours per week. Free overtime calculator with instant results.
North Carolina Overtime Rules
Time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek
1.5x rate after 40h/week
North Carolina follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rules. Non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Payroll review workflow
How to use this North Carolina page without over-trusting it
- 1. Match the workweek first. Enter the actual days worked for one seven-day payroll week before you read the overtime result.
- 2. Check which rule fired. This page shows whether the result came from weekly overtime, daily overtime, double time, or another North Carolina trigger.
- 3. Escalate edge cases early. If the week involves bonuses, shift premiums, exemption questions, or industry carve-outs, use the result as a documented estimate, not the last word.
North Carolina Overtime FAQ
How is overtime calculated in North Carolina?
North Carolina follows federal overtime rules under the FLSA. Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Does North Carolina have daily overtime?
No. North Carolina does not have a state-specific daily overtime requirement. Overtime is calculated on a weekly basis only (over 40 hours).
What is the overtime rate in North Carolina?
The overtime rate in North Carolina is 1.5 times (time and a half) your regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.