Weekly salary vs FLSA thresholds
The salary-level test compares weekly pay to the $684 standard threshold.
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FLSA Overtime Exemption Calculator
Run the salary-basis, salary-level and duties tests to see whether an employee is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and if not, estimate the overtime pay owed.
Likely classification
Non-exempt
Salary-level test ($684/wk)—
Regular hourly rate—
Overtime hours—
Estimated overtime pay—
Exempt employees are not owed overtime. Non-exempt employees earn time-and-a-half over 40 hours.
FLSA exemption, defined
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime pay for most workers, but "white-collar" employees can be exempt if they meet three tests: they are paid on a salary basis, that salary meets a minimum salary level ($684/week federally), and their duties are primarily executive, administrative or professional. Failing any one test makes the employee non-exempt and entitled to overtime.
The formula
exempt = salary basis AND weekly ≥ $684 AND duties qualify
regular rate = weekly pay ÷ 40
overtime pay = regular rate × 1.5 × (hours − 40)
regular rate = weekly pay ÷ 40
overtime pay = regular rate × 1.5 × (hours − 40)
Worked example
An employee earns $800/week but their duties don't qualify. They pass the salary level ($800 ≥ $684) yet fail the duties test, so they are non-exempt. Working 48 hours: regular rate = $800 ÷ 40 = $20, overtime = $20 × 1.5 × 8 = $240 extra.
Frequently asked questions
What are the three FLSA exemption tests?
Salary-basis, salary-level ($684/wk) and duties tests, all three must pass.
What is the current federal salary threshold?
$684 per week ($35,568/year); highly compensated is $107,432/year.
How is overtime pay calculated?
1.5 × regular rate × hours over 40 in the workweek.
Does a salary make someone exempt?
No, salary is only one of three tests.
Is this legal advice?
No, it's an educational estimate; consult the DOL or an attorney.