Arizona Overtime Calculator
Minimum wage: $15.15/hour · Federal FLSA: 1.5× after 40 h/wk · enter your week below and see the exact split.
| Pay type | Hours | Rate | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight time | 40.00 | $20.00/h | $800.00 |
| Overtime (1.5×) | 3.00 | $30.00/h | $90.00 |
Weekly overtime past 40 h/week only — Arizona has no general daily overtime rule. Weekly overtime applied to 3.00 additional hour(s).
Arizona overtime rules at a glance
| Rule | Arizona |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $15.15 per hour |
| Daily overtime | No general daily threshold; weekly rules only |
| Weekly overtime | 1.5× after 40 hours |
| Double time | Not required by state law (employer policy may add it) |
| Authority | no state overtime provision — 29 U.S.C. § 207 (FLSA) applies |
The rules in detail
- 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek (federal FLSA standard)
Arizona's Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act sets a minimum wage but contains no overtime provision, so the federal 40-hour week rule governs overtime pay.
Enforcement: Arizona Industrial Commission (minimum wage); overtime via U.S. DOL.
Worked example
A Phoenix restaurant cook on a 9-hour shift every day still has no daily overtime claim — overtime only kicks in past 40 hours in the workweek.
What Arizona employers sometimes get wrong
Arizona voters raised the state minimum wage by ballot measure, but tipped work, daily hours and overtime were left entirely to federal law.
Who is entitled to overtime
Overtime rules protect “non-exempt” employees. The main federal exemptions cover executives, administrators, professionals, outside salespeople and certain computer employees — provided their duties genuinely match the exemption and they clear the salary basis test. Job titles mean nothing: an “assistant manager” who mostly runs a register is still non-exempt in the eyes of the law.
In practice, most hourly workers in Arizona are non-exempt and must receive overtime whenever the rules above trigger. Independent contractors are not covered — but misclassifying an employee as a contractor is one of the most common wage violations.
How to file an overtime claim in Arizona
Check your pay stubs and hours against the calculator above first. If you believe you were shorted, you can file a wage claim with Arizona Industrial Commission (minimum wage); overtime via U.S. DOL or a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (dol.gov/agencies/whd). The FLSA lets you recover unpaid overtime going back two years (three for willful violations), often doubled as liquidated damages.
General information, not legal advice. Verify current rules with the U.S. DOL State Overtime Requirements table and Arizona Industrial Commission (minimum wage); overtime via U.S. DOL.
Questions people ask
What are the overtime laws in Arizona?
Arizona's Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act sets a minimum wage but contains no overtime provision, so the federal 40-hour week rule governs overtime pay. The practical rule: Federal FLSA: 1.5× after 40 h/wk. Source: no state overtime provision — 29 U.S.C. § 207 (FLSA) applies.
What is the minimum wage in Arizona?
As of the U.S. Department of Labor's November 5, 2026 table, Arizona's basic minimum rate is $15.15 per hour. The rate may adjust annually and can vary by city or county — check the state labor office for your exact locality.
How is overtime calculated in Arizona?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 for every overtime hour. For example, at $20/hour a 45-hour week pays 40 × $20 + 5 × $30 = $950.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Sometimes. A salary alone does not remove overtime rights — the employee must also perform exempt duties and (for the federal white-collar exemptions) clear the salary threshold. If the exemption tests fail, the employee is owed overtime regardless of pay format.
Does Arizona require overtime on weekends or holidays?
Federal FLSA rules do not require premium pay for weekends or holidays unless total weekly hours exceed the overtime threshold. Some state or employer policies may be more generous.