Calculate your overtime pay in St. Petersburg based on your hourly rate and hours worked, using the federal FLSA 40-hour weekly rule that applies in Florida 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 St. Petersburg: $14.00/hour
Florida follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act with no state-specific overtime rules: non-exempt employees in St. Petersburg earn 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime requirement in Florida.
| Rule | St. Petersburg (FL) Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly overtime threshold | 40 hours/week (1.5x) |
| Daily overtime | Not required (no daily overtime in Florida) |
| Double time | Not required under state or federal law |
| Seventh consecutive day | No special rule |
| Applicable minimum wage | $14.00/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 $14.00/hour a standard 1.5x overtime hour pays $21.00.
St. Petersburg sits across the bay from Tampa on the Pinellas peninsula, blending a waterfront tourism and arts economy, including the Dali Museum and a revitalized downtown, with healthcare, marine sciences, and a fast-growing population drawn by the Gulf Coast lifestyle.
| Local Metric | St. Petersburg (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 260,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Pinellas County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 103 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $20.50/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $40.50/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $14.00/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,700/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $2,100/month |
| Median home price | $370,000 |
| Median household income | $70,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 7% |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.9% 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 St. Petersburg, Florida follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act with no state-specific overtime rules: non-exempt employees in St. Petersburg earn 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime requirement in Florida. 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 St. Petersburg is $14.00/hour. Florida sets a statewide minimum wage above the federal rate that rises to $15.00 on September 30, 2026 under a 2020 constitutional amendment. Florida cities are preempted from setting a higher local minimum. 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. Florida does not have a general daily overtime law, so workers in St. Petersburg 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 applicable salary threshold and meet the duties tests are generally exempt, as are most independent contractors. Florida 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. Florida has no state income tax, so only the federal rules apply. Consult a tax professional to confirm eligibility.