⚖️ Alabama · FLSA 2026
Alabama Overtime Calculator
Alabama has no state wage law. Check your FLSA tip credit — and if your employer owes you a make-up payment.
💵 Enter Your Work Details
Federal minimum for tipped employees: $2.13/hr. For regular workers, enter your actual hourly rate.
Enter $0 if you are not a tipped employee.
📊 Your Pay Breakdown
Avg Hourly Rate (w/ Tips)
$0.00
Must be ≥ $7.25/hr
Employer Make-Up Owed
$0.00
FLSA shortfall deficit
Overtime Hours
0 hrs
Hours beyond 40
Total Gross Pay Owed
$0.00
Incl. make-up + overtime
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📋 Alabama & Federal FLSA Resources
Alabama has no state Department of Labor for wage disputes. File wage theft or overtime complaints directly with the U.S. DOL Wage & Hour Division. You can also reach the Alabama Department of Labor for unemployment insurance and general labor inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Alabama for 2026?
Alabama has no state minimum wage law. All workers are covered by the federal FLSA minimum of $7.25 per hour. Alabama is unique in that it has passed a preemption law that prohibits cities and counties from setting their own, higher minimum wages.
How does the tip credit work in Alabama?
Under federal FLSA rules, Alabama employers may pay tipped employees a cash wage as low as $2.13/hr and claim a tip credit of up to $5.12/hr. If tips do not bring the employee's average hourly earnings to at least $7.25/hr, the employer must pay the full difference.
Can Alabama cities set a higher minimum wage than federal law?
No. Alabama passed a statewide preemption law that explicitly forbids cities, counties, and local governments from enacting any minimum wage, paid leave, or scheduling ordinance that exceeds state or federal law. Only the federal FLSA floor applies statewide.