Calculate your overtime pay in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth: $7.25/hour
Texas follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act with no state-specific overtime rules: non-exempt employees earn 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime requirement.
| Rule | Fort Worth (TX) Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly overtime threshold | 40 hours/week (1.5x) |
| Daily overtime | Not required (no daily overtime in Texas) |
| Double time | Not required under state or federal law |
| Seventh consecutive day | No special rule |
| Applicable minimum wage | $7.25/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 $20.00/hour a standard 1.5x overtime hour pays $30.00.
Fort Worth is the other half of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with deep roots in aviation and aerospace (Lockheed Martin and Bell), logistics and distribution, the historic Stockyards tourism district, and one of the fastest-growing populations of any large U.S. city.
| Local Metric | Fort Worth (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 980,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Tarrant County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 98 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $20.00/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $40.60/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $7.25/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,300/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,650/month |
| Median home price | $350,000 |
| Median household income | $72,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 8.25% |
| Effective property tax rate | 1.95% 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 Fort Worth, Texas follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act with no state-specific overtime rules: non-exempt employees earn 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. There is 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 Fort Worth is $7.25/hour. Texas preempts local minimum wage rules, so the federal minimum of $7.25/hour applies in Fort Worth for most private employers. 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. Texas does not have a daily overtime law, so workers in Fort Worth 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 FLSA salary threshold ($684/week) and meet the duties tests are generally exempt, as are most independent contractors. Texas follows the federal exemption rules. 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. Texas has no state income tax, so only federal rules apply. Consult a tax professional to confirm eligibility.