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North Carolina Overtime Pay 2026

Weekly only (FLSA) — $980 vignette gross on Mon 14h + Tue–Fri 8h (46h week) at $20/hr.

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

Weekly only (FLSA)
Rule
$980
Vignette gross
$60
OT premium
#34
National rank

North Carolina overtime rule breakdown

OT rule

Weekly only (FLSA)

Vignette gross

$980

OT premium

$60

Salary floor

$35,568

FLSA Standard: Weekly OT (1.5x after 40h) Rank #34 on Mon 14h + Tue–Fri 8h (46h week) at $20/hr.

Key takeaways — North Carolina overtime pay

  • North Carolina uses Weekly only (FLSA) in our model: FLSA Standard: Weekly OT (1.5x after 40h)
  • On Mon 14h + Tue–Fri 8h (46h week) at $20/hr, modeled gross is $980 (rank #34; matches typical FLSA-only gross on the vignette).
  • Premium over straight time for all 46 hours at $20/hr: about $60 (6 OT hrs).
  • North Carolina follows FLSA weekly OT after 40 hours in a workweek—no general daily OT rule.
  • Salary exemption floor in our calculator: about $35,568/year (duties tests still apply).
  • Neighboring states on the vignette range from $980 to $980 gross.
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North Carolina vs neighboring states

Vignette gross for jurisdictions bordering North Carolina. North Carolina: $980 (Weekly only (FLSA)).

StateRuleVignette grossvs NCCompare
North CarolinaWeekly only (FLSA)$980—This page
GeorgiaWeekly only (FLSA)$980$0vs NC
South CarolinaWeekly only (FLSA)$980$0vs NC
TennesseeWeekly only (FLSA)$980$0vs NC
VirginiaWeekly only (FLSA)$980$0vs NC

North Carolina vignette at different hourly rates

Same Mon 14h + Tue–Fri 8h pattern. Salary exempt threshold: $35,568/yr.

$15/hr (below NV daily cap)

$735

OT premium ~$45

$20/hr (vignette default)

$980

OT premium ~$60

$25/hr

$1,225

OT premium ~$75

How to read this page

North Carolina overtime rules (2026)

North Carolina is ranked #34 on our vignette week (#1 = highest gross). Rule badge: Weekly only (FLSA). FLSA Standard: Weekly OT (1.5x after 40h)

Federal FLSA still sets the baseline: nonexempt employees generally earn 1.5× for hours over 40 in a workweek everywhere. North Carolina does not add a general daily OT statute beyond FLSA in this model.

Use /us-overtime-calculator to test your schedule; gross OT here is pre-tax.

Sample 46-hour week in North Carolina

We model Monday 14 hours and Tuesday–Friday 8 hours at $20/hr. North Carolina gross: $980.

That is $60 above paying every hour at straight time—driven by daily OT, and/or weekly OT depending on the state.

Compare with California ($1,000) or Texas ($980) on the compare hub.

Planning schedules and offers in North Carolina

Long shifts in FLSA-only states affect gross differently—model day-by-day hours, not just weekly totals.

Check /minimum-wage for the applicable hourly minimum; overtime multipliers apply to the regular rate.

Union, public-sector, and industry-specific wage orders may override general summaries—verify with the state labor agency.

Who this North Carolina overtime page helps

Useful if…

  • •Workers in North Carolina with variable or extended shifts.
  • •Employers drafting North Carolina schedules across state lines.
  • •Anyone comparing North Carolina OT gross with a neighbor before relocating.
  • •HR benchmarking salary exemption thresholds in North Carolina.

Use official tools if…

  • •You need a compliance opinion or litigation strategy.
  • •Your employees are exempt under duties tests not shown here.
  • •You use comp time or alternative workweek elections.
  • •You need agency-specific guidance for tipped or piece-rate workers.

North Carolina overtime checklist

Quick steps before relying on this vignette for payroll decisions.

  1. 1Confirm North Carolina rule: Weekly only (FLSA).
  2. 2Run the vignette gross $980 against your actual hours.
  3. 3Verify salary threshold $35,568/yr and duties test.
  4. 4Check whether daily OT applies to your shift length.
  5. 5Compare a border state using the neighbor table or pair picker.
  6. 6Use /us-overtime-calculator for custom rates.

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Overtime rules and vignette gross pay on a 46-hour sample week.

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North Carolina overtime pay FAQs

No general daily overtime rule. North Carolina follows FLSA weekly overtime: 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek for nonexempt employees.

North Carolina uses about $35,568/year as the salary floor in our calculator (duties tests still apply). Federal floor is $35,568/year where the state does not set a higher amount.

At $20/hr with Mon 14h + Tue–Fri 8h (46h week), modeled gross is $980 (6 OT hours; premium ~$60 over straight time).

No general daily OT. North Carolina uses FLSA weekly OT after 40 hours in a workweek.

Georgia $980 (Weekly only (FLSA); $0 vs NC); South Carolina $980 (Weekly only (FLSA); $0 vs NC); Tennessee $980 (Weekly only (FLSA); $0 vs NC); Virginia $980 (Weekly only (FLSA); $0 vs NC).

About $35,568/year in our 2026 calculator; federal floor $35,568/year where lower. Duties tests still apply.

Open /us-overtime-calculator, select North Carolina, and enter day-by-day hours and rates.
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