Calculate your overtime pay in Detroit based on your hourly rate and hours worked, using the federal FLSA 40-hour weekly rule that applies in Michigan 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 Detroit: $13.73/hour
Michigan follows the federal 40-hour overtime standard: non-exempt employees earn 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Michigan does not have a general daily overtime law, so in Detroit overtime is based on weekly hours, not the number of hours worked in a single day.
| Rule | Detroit (MI) Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly overtime threshold | 40 hours/week (1.5x) |
| Daily overtime | Not required (no daily overtime in Michigan) |
| Double time | Not required under state or federal law |
| Seventh consecutive day | No special rule |
| Applicable minimum wage | $13.73/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 $13.73/hour a standard 1.5x overtime hour pays $20.59.
Detroit is the largest city in Michigan and the historic capital of the American auto industry, headquarters to General Motors and Stellantis with a major Ford presence nearby, and is rebuilding around mobility technology, healthcare, finance, and a revitalized downtown and riverfront.
| Local Metric | Detroit (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 630,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Wayne County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 96 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $21.00/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $40.00/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $13.73/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,150/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,400/month |
| Median home price | $95,000 |
| Median household income | $39,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 6% |
| Effective property tax rate | 2.1% 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 Detroit, Michigan follows the federal 40-hour overtime standard: non-exempt employees earn 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Michigan does not have a general daily overtime law, so in Detroit overtime is based on weekly hours, not the number of hours worked in a single day. 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 Detroit is $13.73/hour. Michigan's minimum wage rose to $13.73/hour on January 1, 2026 under 2025 legislation that phases the rate up further in 2027 and indexes it to inflation afterward. Michigan law does not let cities set their own minimum wage. 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. Michigan does not have a general daily overtime law, so workers in Detroit earn overtime only after 40 hours in a workweek under the federal FLSA, regardless of how many hours are worked in a single day.
Salaried executive, administrative, and professional employees who earn above the federal salary threshold ($684/week) and meet the duties tests are generally exempt, as are most independent contractors. Michigan follows the federal exemption rules, so the same salary threshold and duties tests apply in Detroit. 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. Michigan has a flat 4.25% income tax and has not adopted a matching state deduction, so the overtime deduction reduces only your federal taxable income. Consult a tax professional to confirm eligibility.