UAE Overtime Calculator
Calculate weekday, night and weekend overtime pay under UAE Labour Law.
How to use
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Enter your basic monthly salary in AED (allowances excluded).
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Select the type of overtime you worked.
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Enter the total overtime hours.
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Your overtime pay appears instantly below.
Frequently asked questions
Standard overtime is paid at 125% of the normal hourly wage. Work between 10pm and 4am, on your weekly rest day, or on a public holiday is paid at 150%.
Hourly wage = basic monthly salary ÷ 30 days ÷ 8 hours. Allowances such as housing and transport are excluded from this calculation.
Yes. Overtime must not exceed two hours per day under Article 19 of Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021, except in specific emergency circumstances defined by the regulations.
No. Employees holding senior managerial or supervisory positions, and certain categories defined by Cabinet decision, are excluded from overtime pay provisions.
If you work on your weekly rest day, the employer must grant either a substitute rest day, or pay you at 150% of your normal hourly wage for those hours. The choice between the two options belongs to the employer.
The 33/2021 rules apply to private sector employees. Domestic workers are covered by a separate law (Federal Law 9 of 2022) with different overtime provisions.
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Source: UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE), Article 19, Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021 · Last verified 2026-04. Verify on u.ae working hours. This tool provides estimates only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Always verify your specific situation with the relevant UAE authority or a licensed advisor before taking action.