UAE overtime pay calculator
Enter basic pay and each kind of overtime hours to see the amount due in dirhams.
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How to use it
- Enter basic monthly wage, daily working hours, regular overtime hours, overtime hours 10 pm to 4 am and hours worked on a rest day.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Hourly wage = basic ÷ 30 ÷ daily hours. Pay = hourly wage × (1.25 × regular hours + 1.5 × night hours + 1.5 × rest-day hours).
Example
Inputs: Basic monthly wage = 9,000 AED, Daily working hours = 8 hours, Regular overtime hours = 12 hours, Overtime hours 10 pm to 4 am = 4 hours, Hours worked on a rest day = 8 hours. Result: Total overtime pay: 1,237.50 AED; Basic hourly wage: 37.50 AED; Regular hours (125%): 562.50 AED.
Limits and caveats
- The 50% night rate does not apply to shift workers.
- The employer may give a substitute rest day instead of paying for rest-day work.
Questions about this tool
What is the overtime limit in the UAE?
Actual hours including overtime may not exceed 144 hours every 3 weeks.
Is overtime based on total pay?
It is based on basic pay unless the contract gives more.
When is the extra 50%?
When overtime falls between 10 pm and 4 am, or for rest-day work without a substitute day.