Georgia Overtime Calculator 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are Georgia's overtime rules in 2026?

  Georgia follows the federal FLSA overtime standard: employers must pay 1.5× the regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime threshold, no seventh-day rule, and no double-time rate. Source: dol.georgia.gov (as of 2026).

• Does Georgia have its own overtime law?

  No. Georgia has no state-level overtime statute. All overtime protections in Georgia derive from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): time-and-a-half (1.5×) for hours over 40 per workweek. There is no Georgia daily overtime threshold like California's 8-hour/day rule (as of 2026).

• When does overtime start in Georgia?

  Overtime begins after an employee has worked more than 40 hours in a single workweek (a fixed 7-day period). Hours in one workweek cannot be averaged with another week to avoid overtime. There is no daily overtime trigger in Georgia (as of 2026).

• What is the overtime rate in Georgia?

  The overtime rate is 1.5× (time-and-a-half) the employee's regular rate of pay for every hour over 40 in the workweek. The 'regular rate' includes most non-discretionary bonuses and commissions, not just base hourly pay. Source: dol.georgia.gov; FLSA 29 USC §207 (as of 2026).

• If I work more than 8 hours in one day in Georgia, do I get overtime?

  No. Georgia follows only the federal weekly 40-hour threshold. Working more than 8 hours in a single day does not trigger overtime under Georgia or federal law unless your total hours for that workweek also exceed 40. Daily overtime rules exist in California, not Georgia (as of 2026).

• I'm paid a salary. Am I exempt from overtime in Georgia?

  Not automatically. To be exempt, a salaried employee must earn at least $684/week ($35,568/year as of 2026) AND primarily perform executive, administrative, or professional duties. Both the salary-level test AND the duties test must be met. A salaried employee earning under $684/week is entitled to overtime regardless of title (as of 2026).

• Can my Georgia employer give me comp time instead of overtime pay?

  In Georgia, private-sector employers generally cannot substitute compensatory ('comp') time for overtime pay — the FLSA requires actual cash payment at 1.5×. Only state and local government employers may offer comp time under limited FLSA provisions. Review your employment agreement for any lawful arrangements (as of 2026).

• How do I calculate overtime if I receive bonuses or commissions?

  The FLSA 'regular rate' includes most non-discretionary bonuses and commissions. Add all compensation for the week (base wages + non-discretionary bonus) and divide by total hours worked to find the regular rate. Then apply 1.5× for each hour over 40. Discretionary bonuses, gifts, and expense reimbursements are excluded (as of 2026).

• What can I do if my Georgia employer doesn't pay me overtime?

  You may (1) file a complaint with the U.S. DOL Wage and Hour Division (dol.gov/agencies/whd), or (2) file a private lawsuit in federal or Georgia state court. Remedies include unpaid overtime wages + equal liquidated damages + attorney's fees. The statute of limitations is 2 years (3 years for willful violations) under the FLSA (as of 2026).