Louisiana Overtime Calculator
Built & reviewed by Nandu Kannan · Overtime rules cited to primary statutes
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek (federal FLSA). No state daily overtime. Enter your hours per day and hourly rate to get exact regular and overtime pay for Louisiana.
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Overtime rules in Louisiana
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek (federal FLSA). No state daily overtime.
Louisiana has no state overtime law; the federal FLSA applies.
Because Louisiana has no daily-overtime rule, only your weekly total matters: hours over 40 in the workweek are paid at 1.5×. A handful of states (California, Alaska, Colorado, Nevada) add daily overtime on top of this — Louisiana is not one of them.
Louisiana overtime pay example
Overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly rate × 1.5
At the Louisiana minimum wage of $7.25, an overtime
hour is worth $10.88. A 45-hour week =
40 regular ($290.00) + 5 overtime (5 × $7.25 × 1.5 = $54.38) = $344.38 gross. Earn more than minimum
wage? Put your own rate into the calculator above.
Minimum wage & overtime in Louisiana
Louisiana has no state minimum-wage law, so FLSA-covered employers pay the federal $7.25. Overtime is always 1.5× your actual regular rate, even at the federal minimum. See the full breakdown on the Louisiana minimum wage page.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime calculated in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek (federal FLSA). No state daily overtime. Overtime is paid at 1.5× your regular hourly rate. Enter your hours and rate above to see the exact amount.
Does Louisiana have daily overtime?
No. Louisiana does not have daily overtime — you earn 1.5× only after 40 hours in a workweek, no matter how the hours fall across days. Louisiana has no state overtime law; the federal FLSA applies.
What is the overtime pay rate in Louisiana?
Time-and-a-half — 1.5× your regular hourly rate — for qualifying overtime hours. For example, $20/hour becomes $30/hour for each overtime hour. Louisiana does not require double time under state law.
Do salaried employees in Louisiana get overtime?
It depends on whether the role is "exempt" or "non-exempt" under the federal FLSA. Salary alone does not make someone exempt — the job duties and a minimum salary threshold both matter. Hourly, non-exempt workers in Louisiana are owed overtime.
General information based on the federal FLSA and Louisiana labor rules. Confirm your situation with the U.S. Department of Labor or your state labor office. Not legal or payroll advice.
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