UAE Overtime Pay Calculator
Enter your basic monthly salary and overtime hours to estimate your overtime pay.
Reflects Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 rates (effective 2022-02-02).
Last checked 2026-09-11 · v1. Tax rules change — verify against an official source before relying on this for a filing.
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UAE Overtime Pay Calculator
Estimate your overtime pay under UAE labour law.
This is an estimate for general informational purposes only. It assumes a standard 240-hour monthly base (30 days × 8 hours) to derive the hourly rate — some employers may calculate the base hours differently.
Under UAE labour law, employees working beyond normal hours are entitled to overtime pay: 125% of the basic hourly wage for standard overtime, and 150% for overtime worked at night (10pm-4am) or on a public holiday/Friday.
Example
- With the default values shown above, this calculator returns: Basic Hourly Rate ≈ AED 33.33; Standard Overtime Pay (125%) ≈ AED 416.67; Night/Holiday Overtime Pay (150%) ≈ AED 200.00; Total Overtime Pay ≈ AED 616.67.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as night overtime?
Under UAE labour law, work performed between 10pm and 4am is generally treated as night overtime, paid at 150% of the basic hourly wage.
How is the hourly rate calculated?
This calculator divides your basic monthly salary by 240 hours (30 days × 8 hours/day), a common standard basis — check your employment contract for the exact method your employer uses.