Calculate your overtime pay in Topeka 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 Topeka: $7.25/hour
Kansas follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act for most employers, requiring 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. (Kansas's own law uses a 46-hour threshold but applies only to the few employers not covered by the FLSA.) There is no daily overtime requirement.
| Rule | Topeka (KS) Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly overtime threshold | 40 hours/week (1.5x) |
| Daily overtime | Not required (no daily overtime in Kansas) |
| 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 $18.00/hour a standard 1.5x overtime hour pays $27.00.
Topeka is the capital of Kansas, with an economy anchored by state government, healthcare, manufacturing, and distribution, and a notable place in civil rights history as the home of the Brown v. Board of Education case.
| Local Metric | Topeka (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 125,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Shawnee County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 80 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $18.00/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $37.50/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $7.25/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $850/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,050/month |
| Median home price | $160,000 |
| Median household income | $52,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 9.15% |
| Effective property tax rate | 1.4% 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 Topeka, Kansas follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act for most employers, requiring 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. (Kansas's own law uses a 46-hour threshold but applies only to the few employers not covered by the FLSA.) 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 Topeka is $7.25/hour. Kansas sets its minimum wage at the federal level and prevents cities from setting their own, so the federal minimum of $7.25/hour applies to most private employers in Topeka. 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. Kansas has no daily overtime law, so workers in Topeka earn overtime after 40 hours in a workweek under the federal FLSA (Kansas's own 46-hour rule applies only to employers not covered by federal 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. Kansas 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. Kansas taxes overtime as ordinary income at its graduated rates up to about 5.7% and has not adopted a matching state deduction. Consult a tax professional to confirm eligibility.