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Georgia Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Georgia 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 Georgia.
Georgia's own rate is $5.15, but the federal $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers.
Georgia 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. Georgia 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).
Georgia pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Georgia. 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
Georgia follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Georgia figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Georgia'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.