Florida Overtime Laws 2026: Complete Pay Calculation Guide

Florida Overtime Pay Rules in 2026

Florida does not have its own state overtime law, so the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs every non-exempt worker in the state. That means time and a half (1.5×) kicks in after 40 hours in a single workweek — there is no daily overtime rule in Florida.

Florida Minimum Wage in 2026

Under Amendment 2, Florida's minimum wage rises $1.00 every September 30 until it reaches $15.00. On September 30, 2025, the minimum jumped to $14.00/hour (tipped: $10.98). It will hit $15.00/hour on September 30, 2026. Your overtime rate must be calculated on at least this wage.

How to Calculate Florida Overtime

The formula is straightforward:

Overtime Pay = Regular Hourly Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours

Example — A Tampa warehouse worker earning $18/hour works 48 hours in a week:

• Regular pay: 40 × $18 = $720
• Overtime pay: 8 × ($18 × 1.5) = 8 × $27 = $216
• Total weekly gross: $936

Run your own numbers in our Florida Overtime Pay Calculator — it handles bonuses, multiple pay rates, and the 2026 No Tax on Overtime deduction automatically.

Who Is Exempt from Overtime in Florida?

Florida follows the federal FLSA exemption tests. As of 2026, the salary threshold is $684/week ($35,568/year) for white-collar exemptions:

• Executive — manages 2+ employees, hire/fire authority
• Administrative — office work with independent judgment
• Professional — advanced knowledge or creative work
• Outside sales — primary duty is selling away from employer's place of business
• Computer professionals — at least $27.63/hour or $684/week salary

Common Florida industries with non-exempt workers entitled to OT: hospitality, retail, construction, healthcare aides, call centers, theme park staff, and most service jobs.

Florida Industries That Often Underpay Overtime

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data, the highest violation rates in Florida occur in:

• Restaurants and bars (tip credit miscalculations)
• Construction (1099 misclassification)
• Home healthcare
• Retail "assistant managers" misclassified as exempt
• Hotels (off-the-clock pre-shift work)

Unpaid Overtime in Florida: How to Recover It

Florida lets you sue for two years of back pay (three years if the violation was willful) under the FLSA. You can recover:

• . All unpaid overtime wages
• . Liquidated damages equal to the unpaid amount (double recovery)
• . Reasonable attorney's fees and court costs

File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division or contact a Florida employment attorney. Most work on contingency.

Florida Overtime FAQs

Does Florida have daily overtime? No. Only weekly OT applies (after 40 hours).

Can my Florida employer require mandatory overtime? Yes — refusing scheduled overtime can be grounds for termination unless a contract says otherwise.

Are salaried employees in Florida entitled to overtime? Only if they earn under $684/week OR don't meet the duties test for an exemption.

Is double time required in Florida? No state or federal law requires double time. It's only owed if your employment contract or union agreement says so.

Key Takeaways

• . Florida follows federal FLSA — 1.5× after 40 hours/week only
• . 2026 minimum wage: $14.00/hour (rising to $15 in Sept 2026)
• . No daily overtime, no double time required by law
• . Misclassified salaried workers under $684/week are still owed OT
• . Recover 2–3 years of unpaid OT plus liquidated damages