Overtime Exemptions FLSA 2026 Eligibility Checker
2026 FLSA overtime exemptions: $684/week threshold. Eligibility check.
What this calculator does
- Built on official FLSA federal labor standards (29 CFR Part 541, effective May 15, 2026).
- Results include a plain-English interpretation of what the numbers mean for your situation.
- All math happens locally — your data never leaves your device.
Employee Details
FLSA Status
How this calculation works
FLSA exemption requires passing three tests: (1) salary basis — paid a predetermined fixed salary; (2) salary level — at least $684/week ($35,568/year) as of May 15, 2026; and (3) duties — the actual job fits an exempt category.
The 2024 rule that raised the threshold to $844 and then $1,128/week was vacated by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on November 15, 2024, and formally rescinded by DOL technical amendment on May 15, 2026.
How this Overtime Exemptions FLSA works — 2026 guide
Overtime exemptions decide whether an employee is legally entitled to 1.5× pay past 40 hours — and it is one of the most misapplied areas of US payroll. Under the FLSA rule restored May 15, 2026, the white-collar exemption salary floor is $684/week ($35,568/year), with a $107,432 highly compensated employee cap. This 2026 overtime exemptions checker walks the salary-basis, salary-level, and duties tests so you get a clear exempt vs non-exempt answer without guessing.
How to use it in 3 steps
- Enter the employee's weekly salary and confirm it is paid as a fixed predetermined amount (salary basis).
- Check the salary level — under $684/week means non-exempt regardless of duties.
- Answer the duties-test prompts (executive, administrative, professional, etc.) to confirm the exemption category.
Who this is for
Small-business owners classifying new hires, HR generalists, and employees double-checking whether they were correctly labeled exempt. Read the [exempt vs non-exempt guide](/blog/overtime-exempt-vs-non-exempt/) for the full legal backdrop and the [$684 weekly threshold explainer](/blog/684-weekly-exemption-salary-limit-full-explanation/).
Data sources & authoritative references
This calculator is built on official U.S. rules and published statistics. Key sources:
Frequently Asked Questions
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✓ Audited for 2026 Tax Year- Standard formulas Amortization, compound interest, and retirement projection equations per finance practice.
- Public reference rates Savings/investment assumptions stated as planning estimates; no live market rates.
- Internal editorial Calculators reviewed by the AllMoneyCalc editorial team before publication.
All calculations are independently vetted by credentialed practitioners (IRS Enrolled Agent & CFA) against statutory primary sources: 26 U.S. Code § 1(j) (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act rates), IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, 29 CFR Part 541 (FLSA labor rules), and CFPB Regulation Z. Models undergo continuous automated verification against synthetic test cases.
Methodology and citations are maintained by the AllMoneyCalc editorial board. Educational tools only; verify specific personal filing situations with a qualified tax professional.