Minnesota Overtime Calculator
1.5× after 48 h/wk (state); FLSA 40 h applies to most · 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 — Minnesota has no general daily overtime rule. Weekly overtime applied to 3.00 additional hour(s).
Minnesota overtime rules at a glance
| Rule | Minnesota |
|---|---|
| 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 | Minn. Stat. § 177.25 |
The rules in detail
- 1.5× after 48 hours in a workweek under state law
- 1.5× after 40 hours for any employer covered by the federal FLSA
Minnesota state law requires overtime only after 48 hours in a week — but FLSA-covered employers must still pay after 40.
Enforcement: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Worked example
A Duluth bakery employee at $18/hour working 50 hours earns federal overtime for hours 41–50 even though the state trigger is 48.
What Minnesota employers sometimes get wrong
The 48-hour state trigger matters for small employers outside federal coverage; most Minnesota workers get the federal 40-hour standard on top.
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Check your pay stubs and hours against the calculator above first. If you believe you were shorted, you can file a wage claim with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry 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 Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Questions people ask
What are the overtime laws in Minnesota?
Minnesota state law requires overtime only after 48 hours in a week — but FLSA-covered employers must still pay after 40. The practical rule: 1.5× after 48 h/wk (state); FLSA 40 h applies to most. Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.25.
How is overtime calculated in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota 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.