Kansas Overtime Calculator 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Kansas overtime law in 2026?

  Kansas state overtime law (K.S.A. 44-1204, as of 2026) requires employers to pay 1.5× the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 46 in a single workweek. However, this state rule applies only to employers not covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For FLSA-covered employers — which includes most Kansas businesses — the stricter federal 40-hour threshold applies.

• Does Kansas require overtime after 40 or 46 hours?

  It depends on your employer's FLSA coverage. If your employer is covered by the federal FLSA (most businesses with $500,000+ in annual revenue or engaged in interstate commerce), overtime is required after 40 hours per week at 1.5×. If your employer is not FLSA-covered — typically very small, purely local businesses — Kansas state law (K.S.A. 44-1204) sets the threshold at 46 hours per week.

• Does Kansas have daily overtime like California?

  No. Kansas has no daily overtime rule. Neither the federal FLSA nor Kansas state law (K.S.A. 44-1204) requires overtime based on hours worked in a single day. Overtime in Kansas is calculated purely on a weekly basis.

• What is the overtime rate in Kansas?

  The overtime rate in Kansas is 1.5 times (time-and-a-half) the employee's regular hourly rate for all qualifying overtime hours. Kansas does not have a double-time (2×) rate for any level of hours, unlike California which requires 2× for hours over 12 in a day.

• Who is exempt from Kansas overtime law?

  Employees covered by the federal FLSA are exempt from Kansas state overtime law (K.S.A. 44-1204). Within the FLSA framework, employees classified as executive, administrative, or professional (the 'white-collar exemptions') may also be overtime-exempt at the federal level if they meet salary and duties tests. Agricultural workers and certain other categories may also be exempt.

• Can a Kansas employer require me to work overtime?

  Yes. Kansas has no law prohibiting mandatory overtime for adult employees. An employer can require employees to work overtime hours and can discipline or terminate employees who refuse, unless a union contract provides otherwise. However, the employer must pay the applicable overtime rate (1.5×) for all qualifying overtime hours.

• Is the Kansas overtime threshold still 46 hours in 2026?

  Yes. K.S.A. 44-1204 has set the Kansas state overtime threshold at 46 hours per week since 1978 and remains unchanged as of 2026. Note that the federal FLSA 40-hour rule — which applies to most Kansas employers — has also remained at 40 hours per week.

• What happens if my employer doesn't pay overtime in Kansas?

  If your employer fails to pay required overtime wages, you can file a wage claim with the Kansas Department of Labor, Office of Employment Standards, or file a federal claim under the FLSA with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. Under the FLSA, you may also be entitled to liquidated damages (double the unpaid amount) plus attorney's fees.

• How do I calculate my Kansas overtime pay?

  First, determine your applicable threshold (40 hours if FLSA-covered, 46 hours if not). Subtract the threshold from your total weekly hours to find overtime hours. Multiply overtime hours by your regular hourly rate, then by 1.5. Example: 48 hours worked × $18/hr under FLSA = 40 regular hours ($720) + 8 OT hours ($216) = $936 total weekly pay.

• Does Kansas overtime law apply to salaried employees?

  Salaried employees are subject to overtime rules unless they qualify for an exemption. Under FLSA (which applies to most Kansas employers), salaried employees earning less than $684 per week ($35,568/year as of 2026) are generally entitled to overtime regardless of job duties. Higher-earning employees may be exempt if they perform executive, administrative, or professional duties.