How to use it
- Enter your monthly basic wage.
- Enter your monthly actual wage: the basic wage plus allowances. Leave it empty if you have no allowances.
- Enter your overtime hours; fractions such as 2.5 are fine.
- Press “Calculate overtime” to see the result and the breakdown.
How it is calculated
| Step | Formula |
|---|---|
| Actual hourly wage | Monthly actual wage ÷ 30 ÷ 8 |
| Basic hourly wage | Monthly basic wage ÷ 30 ÷ 8 |
| Pay per overtime hour | Actual hourly wage + 50% of basic hourly wage |
| Total due | Pay per overtime hour × hours |
Worked examples
| Basic wage | Actual wage | Hours | Per overtime hour | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAR 5,000 | SAR 8,000 | 20 | SAR 43.75 | SAR 875 |
| SAR 4,000 | SAR 6,000 | 3 | SAR 33.33 | SAR 100 |
| SAR 4,800 | SAR 4,800 (no allowances) | 10 | SAR 30 | SAR 300 |
When do hours count as overtime?
- Beyond 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week, depending on the standard the establishment uses (Article 98).
- In Ramadan, beyond 6 hours a day or 36 hours a week for Muslim workers.
- All hours worked on rest days and public holidays.
Important
This calculator gives estimates based on the text of the Saudi Labor Law, assuming a 30-day month and an 8-hour day, and is not legal advice. A contract or company policy may grant more; in a dispute, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the labor court prevail. This site is not affiliated with any government body.
Sources
- Labor Law — Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers (official Arabic text, Articles 2, 98 and 107)
- Labor Law — Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
To count hours between two times, use the Hours Calculator; for your entitlement when a contract ends, use the End of Service Calculator.
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