Oklahoma Overtime & Paycheck Calculator
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Oklahoma Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: 40 O.S. § 197.2
Oklahoma adopts federal FLSA minimum wage ($7.25/hr) and weekly overtime rules (1.5x over 40 hours).
Employee Statutory Rights (OK)
- ✓ Minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
- ✓ 1.5x regular rate over 40 hours per workweek.
- ✓ Protection from illegal wage withholdings.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (OK)
- § Pay non-exempt staff at least semi-monthly.
- § Maintain timecard records for 3 years.
- § Reimburse tip credit shortfalls.
Oklahoma Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Oklahoma for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation 40 O.S. § 197.2, the 2026 minimum wage in Oklahoma is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Oklahoma mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Oklahoma follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Oklahoma take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Oklahoma permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $5.12/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $2.13/hr.
Common Oklahoma Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Tip credit shortfalls.
Off-the-clock shift work.
Delayed paychecks.
Did Your Employer Violate Oklahoma Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from 40 O.S. § 197.2
Based on Oklahoma labor code standards (40 O.S. § 197.2), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Oklahoma
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & OK Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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