# UAE overtime calculator

> Under UAE labour law, overtime is paid at the normal hourly wage plus at least 25%. Overtime between 10pm and 4am, or work on the weekly rest day without a substitute day off, is paid at the hourly wage plus at least 50%. The hourly wage is the monthly wage ÷ 30 ÷ 8.

Interactive calculator: https://www.countify.ae/tools/overtime-calculator · Updated 2026-10-14 · Countify UAE

## Overtime pay for 10 daytime hours

Hourly wage = monthly wage ÷ 30 ÷ 8.

| Monthly wage | Normal hourly wage | Total overtime pay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AED 3,000 | AED 12.50 | AED 156.25 |
| AED 6,000 | AED 25.00 | AED 312.50 |
| AED 12,000 | AED 50.00 | AED 625.00 |

Senior management and some roles are excluded from overtime rules.

## Limits on overtime

Normal working hours are 8 a day and 48 a week. Overtime may not exceed 2 hours a day, and total working hours may not exceed 144 every 3 weeks, except where needed to prevent serious loss or an accident. Overtime rules do not apply to senior management and some supervisory roles.

## Which wage to use

The law refers to the worker's wage; most employers and courts use basic salary unless the contract defines a different base. Agree it in writing and run it through payroll consistently. Our [daily wage calculator](https://www.countify.ae/tools/daily-wage-calculator) shows the hourly rate.

## Legal basis

- Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Articles 17–19 (https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/laws-and-regulations/laws.aspx)

## Frequently asked questions

### How is overtime calculated in the UAE?

Hourly wage (monthly ÷ 30 ÷ 8) × hours × 1.25, or × 1.5 for overtime between 10pm and 4am and work on rest days.

### What is the maximum overtime in the UAE?

2 hours a day, with total working hours capped at 144 every 3 weeks.