UAE Labour Law overtime pay calculator (Article 19)
Calculate statutory overtime pay at 1.25× normal daytime and 1.50× night or rest day rates under UAE Labour Law Article 19 online for free.
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About this tool
Calculate statutory overtime pay in the UAE under Article 19 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
How to use it
- 1 Enter your monthly basic salary in AED.
- 2 Enter ordinary daytime overtime hours worked (beyond standard 8 hours/day).
- 3 Enter night overtime hours (10:00 PM to 4:00 AM) or scheduled rest day overtime hours.
- 4 Review your base hourly wage, overtime premium earnings, and total gross compensation.
Questions
What is the overtime rate for working on a rest day in the UAE?
Working on a designated rest day entitles the employee to their normal wage plus a 50% supplement (1.50×), or an alternative substitute day off.
How is the hourly overtime rate calculated in the UAE?
Under UAE Labour Law, the basic hourly rate is calculated as: monthly basic salary divided by (30 days × 8 hours) = monthly basic salary / 240.
What are the legal overtime rates in the UAE?
Article 19 stipulates that ordinary daytime overtime must be paid at basic hourly wage plus at least 25% (1.25×). Overtime worked between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM or on a scheduled rest day must be paid at basic hourly wage plus at least 50% (1.50×).
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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