North Carolina Overtime Laws 2026
North Carolina follows the federal overtime provisions. Employers must pay time-and-a-half for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours during a standard workweek.
Calculation Example:
If you work 45 hours in Charlotte at $15/hr:
- Regular Pay: 40 hours × $15 = $600.00
- Overtime Rate: $15 × 1.5 = $22.50/hr
- Overtime Pay: 5 hours × $22.50 = $112.50
- Total Pay: $600 + $112.50 = $712.50