Overtime Calculator UAE – Calculate Overtime Pay Online

Overtime Calculator UAE is a free online tool that helps employees, HR managers and employers to calculate overtime pay according to UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021). By simply entering your basic monthly salary and overtime hours, you can instantly know how much compensation you are entitled to for:

This tool ensures transparency, accuracy, and compliance with official UAE regulations. Also Read More About MOHRE Enquiry UAE

Enter Salary	Basic Salary Gross Salary
Enter Overtime Hours (Normal Days)
Enter Overtime Hours (Weekends)
Enter Overtime Hours (Public Holidays)
Total Overtime Amount is : 0.00 Calculate Overtime

According to UAE Labour Law, normal working hours are 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week. Any work beyond these limits is considered overtime and its compensation is mandatory. Overtime is always calculated on the basic salary only. Allowances, bonuses and other benefits are not included in it.

Key overtime provisions from the law include:

• Regular Overtime (Daytime): 125% of the hourly wage.
• Night Overtime (10 PM – 4 AM): 150% of the hourly wage.
• Weekly Rest Day (e.g., Friday): 150% of the hourly wage.
• Public Holidays: 150% if compensated with a day off, or 250% without compensation.

These rules are set out in Articles 19, 20 and 28 under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021, and apply to all private sector employees in the UAE unless they are exempted through the law.

The overtime calculator is based on a step-by-step formula used in payroll systems:

Step 1: Calculate Hourly Wage

Hourly Wage (s) = (Basic Salary × 12) ÷ (365 × 8)

Step 2: Apply Overtime Rate

• Regular Overtime → o = h × s × 1.25
• Night Overtime → o = h × s × 1.5
• Rest Day Overtime → o = h × s × 1.5
• Public Holiday without Compensation → o = h × s × 2.5

Where:

• o = overtime amount
• h = overtime hours
• s = hourly wage

Example

If your basic monthly salary is AED 4,000 and you worked 10 overtime hours during the daytime:

1. Hourly Wage = (4,000 × 12) ÷ (365 × 8) = AED 16.44/hour
2. Overtime Pay = 10 × 16.44 × 1.25 = AED 205.50

Category	Rate	Reference
Regular Overtime (4 AM – 10 PM)	125% of hourly pay	Article 19
Night Overtime (10 PM – 4 AM)	150% of hourly pay	Article 19
Weekly Rest Day (Friday/Day off)	150% of hourly pay	Article 19
Public Holiday (with leave)	150% of hourly pay	Article 28
Public Holiday (no compensation)	250% of hourly pay	Article 28

This summary makes it easy for employees and HR professionals to cross-check entitlements.

For employees:

• Understand your legal entitlements clearly.
• Check if your payslip matches actual overtime pay.
• Avoid underpayment of employers.

For HR professionals & employers:

• Ensure payroll accuracy.
• Be compliant with UAE Labour Law.
• Reduce disputes with employees over overtime payments.

Our tool acts as a calculator as well as a compliance guide.

• Article 19 → Defines standard overtime rates and night work multipliers.
• Article 20 → Identifies categories of employees exempt from overtime.
• Article 28 → Regulates compensation for work during official public holidays.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) enforces these laws, and all employers must comply to avoid penalties.

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Overtime Calculator UAE is specially designed to save time and give clarity. Whether you are an employee reviewing your payslip or an HR professional managing payroll, this tool ensures fairness, compliance, and transparency. Just enter your basic salary and overtime hours, and calculate your exact overtime pay today itself.