Texas Overtime Calculator
Calculate weekly overtime pay at 1.5 times your regular rate under federal FLSA and Texas state standards. Includes regular rate adjustments for non-discretionary bonuses, dual-rate blended wages under 29 C.F.R. § 778.115, and PTO threshold exclusions.
Texas Overtime & Regular Rate Calculator
In Texas, overtime compensation is governed by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and enforced under the Texas Payday Law. Texas has no daily overtime law; overtime is earned strictly when an employee works more than 40 compensable hours worked (29 C.F.R. Part 785) in a 7-consecutive-day workweek. Use this calculator to determine weekly overtime at 1.5x, compute adjusted regular rates for non-discretionary bonuses (29 C.F.R. § 778.208), calculate blended rates for dual job roles (29 C.F.R. § 778.115), and audit paid time off exclusions.
Enter Hours to Calculate Texas Overtime
Enter your hourly wage and total hours worked in a 7-day workweek. Model non-discretionary bonuses and dual-rate blended calculations under FLSA standards.
Texas Overtime Law: Frequently Asked Questions
Official statutory rules governing weekly overtime, non-discretionary bonuses, and FLSA regular rate calculations in Texas.
Does Texas require overtime after 8 hours in a single workday?
No. Texas does not have a daily overtime law. Under Texas Labor Code Chapter 61 and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an employer is only required to pay overtime when a non-exempt employee works more than 40 compensable hours worked (29 C.F.R. Part 785) within a single 7-consecutive-day workweek. An employee who works a 12-hour or 14-hour shift in Texas does not receive overtime pay unless their weekly total exceeds 40 hours.
How do non-discretionary bonuses affect overtime in Texas?
Under 29 C.F.R. § 778.208 and Texas Workforce Commission guidance, non-discretionary bonuses (such as attendance, safety, quality, or production incentives promised in advance) must be included in the employee's straight-time pay to recalculate the Regular Rate of Pay. This increases the employee's effective hourly rate and requires the employer to pay additional half-time overtime compensation on the higher rate for all overtime hours worked during the bonus period.
Do vacation, sick leave, or holiday hours count toward overtime in Texas?
No. Under 29 C.F.R. § 778.218, paid unworked time (including PTO, vacation, paid sick days, and paid holidays) does not count toward the 40-hour threshold for overtime compensation. For example, if an employee takes 8 hours of paid sick leave and works 35 compensable hours in the same workweek (for 43 total paid hours), they are paid for 43 hours at straight time, but earn 0 hours of statutory overtime because compensable hours worked were under 40.
How does overtime work if an employee has two different pay rates?
Under 29 C.F.R. § 778.115, when an employee works two or more different jobs at different hourly rates for the same employer in a single workweek, the employer must compute a weighted average (blended) regular rate. Total straight-time earnings from both jobs are divided by total hours worked to find the blended regular rate, and overtime hours over 40 are compensated with an additional half-time (0.5x) payment based on that blended rate.
What is the deadline to file an unpaid overtime wage claim in Texas?
Under Texas Labor Code § 61.051(c), an employee seeking unpaid overtime through the Texas Workforce Commission must file a formal wage claim within 180 calendar days of the date the wages were due. Alternatively, workers may pursue a private civil lawsuit under the FLSA (29 U.S.C. § 255) within 2 years for standard violations, or up to 3 years for willful violations.
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Understanding Texas Overtime Laws & FLSA Rules
Read our comprehensive legal guide covering exempt vs. non-exempt classifications, why working 10 hours in one day does not trigger overtime in Texas, how non-discretionary bonuses alter the regular rate, and how to file a TWC wage claim.