Texas Overtime Calculator: Estimate Time-and-a-Half Pay
Texas generally follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act for overtime. For many non-exempt workers, overtime is owed after more than 40 hours in a workweek at one-and-a-half times the regular rate.
Texas overtime formula
Overtime hours × regular rate × 1.5 = overtime pay
Then add regular wages:
40 regular hours × regular rate + overtime pay = gross weekly pay
Example
Assume:
- Hourly rate: $20
- Hours worked: 48
- Overtime hours: 8
Estimated gross weekly pay:
- Regular pay:
40 × $20 = $800 - Overtime pay:
8 × $30 = $240 - Total gross pay:
$1,040
Does Texas have daily overtime?
Texas does not generally require daily overtime after 8 hours in a day. The main rule is usually weekly overtime after 40 hours, unless a contract, policy, union agreement, or industry-specific rule says otherwise.
Salaried workers in Texas
Being paid a salary does not automatically remove overtime rights. Some salaried employees are non-exempt and may still be owed overtime. Job duties and pay structure matter.
Related PayRulesHub resources
FAQ
Is overtime after 8 hours required in Texas?
Usually no. Texas generally follows the federal 40-hour workweek overtime rule.
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
Time and a half is $20 × 1.5 = $30 per overtime hour.
Can salaried employees get overtime in Texas?
Yes, if they are non-exempt under wage and hour rules.
This page is general information, not legal advice.