UAE Overtime Pay Calculator

Calculate exact overtime payouts according to UAE Federal Labour Law.

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Total Overtime Payable

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Hourly Rate AED 0.00
Normal OT (1.25x) AED 0.00
Night/Holiday OT (1.50x) AED 0.00
Legal Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate based on standard UAE Labour Law formulas. Actual overtime payouts may differ based on specific employment contracts and company shift structures. This does not constitute legal or financial advice.

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How overtime pay is calculated in the UAE

Overtime in the UAE private sector is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (Article 19) and its Executive Regulations. Overtime is any work beyond the normal working hours, which are a maximum of 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week. Overtime pay is calculated from the employee's basic wage.

Overtime rates

Type of overtime Pay
Normal overtime Hourly basic wage + 25% (125%)
Overtime between 10 PM and 4 AM Hourly basic wage + 50% (150%), except for shift workers
Work on the weekly rest day A substitute rest day, or basic wage + 50% (150%)

The formula

  1. Hourly basic wage = monthly basic salary ÷ working days in the month ÷ normal hours per day (commonly basic ÷ 30 ÷ 8).
  2. Overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly basic wage × 1.25 (or × 1.50 for night or rest-day work).

Worked example

Basic salary AED 5,000, 30 days, 8 hours a day: the hourly basic wage is AED 20.83.

Limits on overtime

Frequently asked questions

Is UAE overtime calculated on basic or gross salary?

On the basic wage. Allowances are not included unless the employment contract or company policy says otherwise.

What is the overtime rate at night?

Overtime worked between 10 PM and 4 AM is paid at the hourly basic wage plus 50% (150%). This does not apply to employees who work in shifts.

What if I work on my rest day?

The employer must give you another rest day in place of it, or pay your basic wage for that work plus at least 50%.

How many overtime hours are allowed?

Normally no more than 2 hours a day, and total working hours should not exceed 144 hours every three weeks.

Last reviewed: October 2026 · Source: UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 19, and its Executive Regulations; Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). This guide is general information, not legal advice.