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Alabama Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Alabama minimum wage is $7.25/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Alabama.
Alabama has no state minimum-wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies.
Alabama wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$7.25/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Alabama follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $2.13/hr cash. Employers may take a tip credit; cash wage plus tips must reach $7.25/hr.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: No state law; next regular payday (federal). Quit: No state law; next regular payday (federal).
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: No state requirement (follows federal; none mandated). Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
Alabama pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Alabama. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Alabama follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Alabama figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Alabama's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.