Estimate overtime pay from your monthly basic salary under Saudi Labor Law Article 107. The basic hourly wage is increased by a 50% premium (×1.5). Public holiday hours count as overtime.
Enter basic salary, overtime hours, and the schedule used by your employer.
Do not include housing, transport, or other allowances.
Use the total overtime hours for the pay period.
Standard is 8. Ramadan (Muslim): use 6.
26 days is common for a 6-day work week.
Overtime pay is always calculated at 1.5× the basic hourly wage (Article 107).
⚠️ Overtime should not exceed 720 hours per year unless the worker consents. Keep timesheets and approval records.
Saudi Labor Law Articles 98, 101 and 107
| Rule | Current Setting | Calculation Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Overtime pay formula | Basic hourly wage × 1.5 | Basic salary only |
| Normal working hours | 8/day or 48/week | Default 8 hours/day |
| Ramadan hours (Muslims) | 6/day or 36/week | Auto-suggest 6 hours/day |
| Public holidays | All hours are overtime | Same Article 107 rate |
| Annual overtime cap | 720 hours (unless consented) | Warning guidance |
Using basic salary only · 26 days × 8 hours
| Scenario | Salary | OT Hours | OT Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular extra hours | SAR 4,000 | 10 | SAR 28.85/hr | SAR 288.46 |
| Weekend / rest day shift | SAR 8,000 | 8 | SAR 57.69/hr | SAR 461.54 |
| Public holiday work | SAR 6,000 | 8 | SAR 43.27/hr | SAR 346.15 |
| Ramadan extra hours | SAR 5,000 | 4 | SAR 36.06/hr | SAR 144.23 |
Overtime pay is calculated from monthly basic salary. The basic hourly wage is increased by a 50% premium, which equals 1.5 times the basic hourly wage. Allowances such as housing and transport are excluded from the calculation.
Hours beyond 8/day or 48/week (6/day or 36/week in Ramadan for Muslims), all hours on public holidays, and hours above the weekly standard.
Overtime is calculated on basic salary. Housing, transport, food, and other allowances are excluded from the hourly wage base.
All working hours performed on public holidays and official vacations are considered overtime hours at the Article 107 rate.
Paid compensatory leave may replace overtime wages only with the worker's consent. Otherwise the cash formula is the default.
Some senior management roles, preparatory or intermittent work, guards, cleaners, domestic workers, and special work patterns may follow different rules or separate regulations. Always check your specific role classification and contract.
Divide your monthly basic salary by your monthly working hours. For example, SAR 6,000 ÷ (26 working days × 8 hours) = SAR 28.85 basic hourly wage. Overtime is then this figure × 1.5.
Yes. HRSD guidance states all working hours performed on public holidays are considered overtime hours. Keep clear records of holiday shifts and approved hours.
No. Overtime is calculated on basic salary only. Housing, transport, food, and other allowances must be excluded from the hourly wage base.
HRSD guidance says additional working hours may not exceed 720 hours per year, unless the worker consents to increase the number beyond that limit.
Use the number of days your employer uses to calculate monthly working hours. Many six-day schedules use 26 days, but your contract or payroll policy may use a different basis.
Usually no. ESB is based on separate wage rules and is calculated independently from overtime. Use the ESB Calculator for gratuity estimates.
Disclaimer: This calculator is informational and based on current HRSD labor-law guidance (Articles 98, 101, 107). Final entitlement may depend on contract terms, wage definitions, role classification, work approvals, and documented hours. Always verify with HRSD / Qiwa or a qualified professional.
