BCEA overtime calculator (1.5× & 2.0×)
Calculate statutory overtime pay at 1.5× normal rate and 2.0× Sunday double-time under South African BCEA labor regulations. Free.
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About this tool
Calculate legal overtime pay rates in South Africa under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, calculating normal 1.5× hours and Sunday 2.0× hours.
How to use it
- 1 Enter your monthly basic remuneration.
- 2 Enter ordinary contractual weekly working hours (maximum 45 hours under BCEA).
- 3 Enter ordinary overtime hours worked (1.5× rate, maximum 10 hours per week).
- 4 Enter Sunday or public holiday overtime hours worked (2.0× double-time rate).
- 5 Review your hourly base rate, overtime earnings, and total monthly gross pay.
Questions
What are the standard overtime pay rates in South Africa?
The BCEA stipulates that normal overtime must be paid at 1.5× the employee normal hourly rate, and Sunday work must be paid at 2.0× unless Sunday is a normal working shift.
What is the statutory overtime rate in South Africa?
Under Section 10 of the BCEA, an employer must pay an employee at least 1.5 times their normal hourly wage for overtime worked on ordinary days, and 2.0 times (double-time) for work performed on Sundays or public holidays.
What is the maximum overtime an employee can work in South Africa?
An agreement may not require or permit an employee to work more than 10 hours of overtime in a single week under the BCEA.
Who is excluded from statutory overtime pay in South Africa?
Senior managerial staff, employees who work less than 24 hours a month, and employees earning above the statutory BCEA earnings threshold (R254,371.67 per year) are excluded from Section 10.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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