Calculate your overtime pay in Cincinnati based on your hourly rate and hours worked, using the federal FLSA 40-hour rule for 2026.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Applicable minimum wage in Cincinnati: $11.00/hour
Ohio follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and its own overtime law, both of which require 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Ohio has no daily overtime requirement.
| Rule | Cincinnati (OH) Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly overtime threshold | 40 hours/week (1.5x) |
| Daily overtime | Not required (no daily overtime in Ohio) |
| Double time | Not required under state or federal law |
| Seventh consecutive day | No special rule |
| Applicable minimum wage | $11.00/hour |
| Federal overtime rate | 1.5x regular rate (FLSA) |
Your overtime rate is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes hourly wages and most non-discretionary bonuses. For example, at $18.00/hour a standard 1.5x overtime hour pays $27.00.
Cincinnati anchors a tri-state metro on the Ohio River and is home to several Fortune 500 headquarters, including Procter and Gamble, Kroger, and Fifth Third Bancorp, with strong consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and aerospace sectors.
| Local Metric | Cincinnati (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 310,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Hamilton County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 92 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $18.00/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $39.00/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $11.00/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,200/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,450/month |
| Median home price | $230,000 |
| Median household income | $50,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 7.8% |
| Effective property tax rate | 1.7% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the C2ER Cost of Living Index, U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
In Cincinnati, Ohio follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and its own overtime law, both of which require 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Ohio has no daily overtime requirement. Overtime is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes most non-discretionary bonuses, not just your base hourly wage.
The applicable minimum wage in Cincinnati is $11.00/hour. Ohio sets a state minimum wage above the federal floor and adjusts it each January for inflation; the higher rate applies to employers with annual gross receipts above the state threshold (about $405,000), while smaller employers and minors follow the federal $7.25. Overtime must be at least 1.5x your regular rate, and if your rate is higher than the minimum, overtime is figured on your actual rate.
No. Ohio has no daily overtime law, so workers in Cincinnati earn overtime only after 40 hours in a workweek under the federal FLSA and Ohio law, regardless of how many hours they work in a single day.
Salaried executive, administrative, and professional employees who earn above the FLSA salary threshold ($684/week) and meet the duties tests are generally exempt, as are most independent contractors. Ohio follows the federal exemption rules and salary threshold. Check with an employment attorney for your situation.
Overtime is taxed as ordinary wages. New for 2026, the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act lets eligible non-exempt workers deduct up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers) of overtime pay from federal taxable income. Ohio taxes overtime as ordinary income and has not adopted a matching state deduction. Consult a tax professional to confirm eligibility.