In Kentucky, non-exempt employees must be paid time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, matching the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Kentucky does not add a daily overtime rule.
Kentucky's separate 7th-day law requires time and one-half for hours worked on the 7th day when an employee works all 7 days in a week (and works over 40 hours).
Overtime rules in Kentucky
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
| 7th day | 7th consecutive day (1.5x) |
At the Kentucky minimum wage of $7.25, the overtime rate is $10.88 an hour (1.5×).
Kentucky overtime calculator
Enter your rate and hours to see your overtime and total pay for the week.
Who is covered
Most hourly employees are non-exempt, which means they must be paid overtime. The main exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act are bona fide executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and certain computer employees who are paid on a salary basis above the federal threshold. Job title alone does not decide it, the actual duties and pay do.