UAE Overtime Calculator
Work out your overtime pay under UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021). Overtime is paid on your basic salary at 125% for regular hours and 150% for night, rest day and public holiday hours. Enter your basic salary and overtime hours below.
Overtime Calculator
Calculate your overtime pay
Enter the hours for each type of overtime. Leave a field blank if it does not apply.
Estimated overtime pay
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This is an indicative estimate based on the standard overtime rules in Articles 17 to 21 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and is not legal or financial advice. It calculates the hourly rate as basic salary divided by 30 then by 8; some employers use a different divisor. The law caps overtime at two hours a day unless needed to prevent loss. Shift workers scheduled at night may not receive the night premium, and some managerial roles are exempt from overtime. Confirm entitlements with MOHRE or a qualified adviser. ClearPass HR Solutions processes overtime correctly within WPS payroll and SIF submissions.
How overtime is calculated
Overtime in the UAE is paid on your basic salary, not your total package. Your basic hourly rate is your basic monthly salary divided by 30, then divided by 8 for a standard working day. Regular daytime overtime is paid at 1.25 times that rate, a 25% premium. Overtime worked between 10 PM and 4 AM, and work on your weekly rest day or a public holiday, is paid at 1.5 times the rate, a 50% premium, unless your employer grants a compensatory day off instead.
For example, on a basic salary of AED 6,000 the daily wage is AED 200 and the hourly rate is AED 25. Two hours of regular overtime is 2 x 25 x 1.25, which is AED 62.50. The law limits overtime to two hours a day unless it is needed to prevent loss or damage.
Overtime FAQs
How is overtime calculated in the UAE?
Your basic hourly rate is your basic monthly salary divided by 30, then by 8. Regular overtime is paid at 125% of that rate. Overtime between 10 PM and 4 AM, and work on rest days and public holidays, is paid at 150%.
Is overtime based on basic or gross salary?
Basic salary only. Housing, transport and other allowances are excluded from the hourly rate.
What is the overtime rate at night?
Overtime worked between 10 PM and 4 AM is paid at 150% of the basic hourly rate. This does not automatically apply to shift workers whose roles are scheduled at night.
Is there a limit on overtime hours?
Overtime cannot exceed two hours a day, unless the work is necessary to prevent serious loss or a major accident.
Overtime is only correct if your payroll is
Overtime errors are one of the most common causes of WPS and SIF discrepancies, and they surface fast in MOHRE disputes. ClearPass HR Solutions calculates overtime on the right basic-salary basis and files it accurately through the Wage Protection System every month, as part of full payroll outsourcing. We manage payroll for more than 3,000 employees across over 135 UAE clients.