Mississippi overtime.
Mississippi follows federal FLSA overtime: 1.5× after 40 hours per workweek.
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How Mississippi calculates overtime.
Weekly overtime
Hours over 40 per workweek paid at 1.5×
Daily overtime
Not required by state law
Double time
Not required by state law
7th consecutive day
No special rule
Calculate your Mississippi overtime
The weekly timesheet automatically applies MS rules.
Who's outside the rules
These categories of employees may be exempt from the overtime requirements above:
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Standard FLSA exemptions apply
Mississippi has no state minimum wage or overtime law.
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
(601) 321-6000
https://mdes.ms.gov
Mississippi at a glance
Mississippi ranked second in the nation for real GDP growth in 2024, with a 4.2% increase bringing its GDP to $122.4 billion. The state's economy is driven by agriculture, manufacturing, automotive parts production, and a growing data center industry with major investments from companies like Amazon Web Services.
Industries with frequent overtime
Manufacturing
Mississippi's manufacturing sector, including automotive parts, furniture, and lumber products, often requires overtime work to meet production schedules and respond to supply chain demands.
Agriculture and Forestry
Farm workers and forestry employees frequently work long hours during planting, harvesting, and processing seasons, though agricultural workers may have different overtime exemptions.
Healthcare
Nurses, medical technicians, and healthcare support staff regularly work overtime to provide continuous patient care in hospitals and care facilities across the state.
Transportation and Logistics
Warehouse workers, truck drivers, and logistics personnel often work extended hours during peak shipping periods and to support reshoring manufacturing operations.
Mississippi overtime FAQ
No. Mississippi does not have state-specific overtime laws. All overtime protections in Mississippi come from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which requires employers to pay 1.5 times your regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Since Mississippi follows federal law and has no state minimum wage higher than the federal rate, the minimum overtime rate is $10.88 per hour (1.5 times the $7.25 federal minimum wage). However, most workers earn above minimum wage, so your overtime rate is 1.5 times your actual regular hourly rate.
Since Mississippi has no state labor department handling wage claims, you must file your complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. You have 2 years to file a claim, or 3 years if the violation was willful.
Filing a wage claim in Mississippi
If you believe you're owed unpaid overtime, here's what to do — in order.
Document all unpaid overtime hours, gather pay stubs, and collect any evidence of hours worked
Contact the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division to file a complaint
You can file online at dol.gov, call 1-866-487-9243, or visit your nearest WHD office
Alternatively, consult with an employment attorney about filing a private lawsuit to recover unpaid wages plus liquidated damages
Mississippi is one of the few states without a state minimum wage law or state overtime protections, relying entirely on federal FLSA standards. This means workers in Mississippi have fewer local resources for filing wage claims and must work through the federal Department of Labor for enforcement. The 2-year statute of limitations (3 years for willful violations) is shorter than many states that have their own wage laws.
For general education only. Overtime law changes and has exceptions not listed here. For a specific situation, talk to your employer's HR department, the Mississippi Department of Labor, or an employment attorney.