Updated June 2026 • Overtime Rate: 1.5x • Max 5 hrs/day
In Saudi Arabia 2026, overtime pay is 1.5 times your regular hourly wage under Labour Law Article 107. During Ramadan, Muslim employees work max 6 hours/day, but overtime is still paid at 1.5x rate.
Calculate Your Overtime Pay
Only basic salary is used for overtime calculation (not allowances).
Max 5 overtime hours per day allowed by law.
Hourly WageSAR 48.08
Overtime Rate (1.5x)SAR 72.12
Total Overtime PaySAR 360.60
Take-Home Pay with OvertimeSAR 10,360.60
📖 How to Use This Overtime Calculator
Our free overtime calculator helps employees in Saudi Arabia understand their exact overtime entitlement under Article 107 of the Labour Law. Whether you're working regular hours, during Ramadan, weekends, or public holidays, this tool computes your overtime pay accurately.
Enter Your Basic Salary Input your monthly basic salary as stated in your employment contract. Only basic salary is used for overtime calculation — housing, transport, and other allowances are excluded.
Select Work Period Choose the period when you worked overtime: regular days, Ramadan (for Muslim employees), weekends, or public holidays.
Enter Overtime Hours Input the number of overtime hours you worked (maximum 5 hours per day as per Saudi law).
Calculate Overtime Pay See your exact overtime payment at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate.
📊 Worked Examples: Overtime Scenarios
Example 1: Regular Overtime in Riyadh
Scenario: Ali works 5 hours of overtime during regular weekdays in Riyadh with SAR 10,000 basic salary.
Calculation Step
Value
Monthly Basic Salary
SAR 10,000
Hourly Wage (10,000 ÷ 208)
SAR 48.08
Overtime Rate (48.08 × 1.5)
SAR 72.12
Total Overtime Pay (72.12 × 5)
SAR 360.60
Total Take-Home Pay
SAR 10,360.60
Example 2: Ramadan Overtime in Jeddah
Scenario: Fatima (Muslim employee) works 3 hours of overtime during Ramadan in Jeddah with SAR 8,000 basic salary.
Calculation Step
Value
Monthly Basic Salary
SAR 8,000
Hourly Wage (8,000 ÷ 208)
SAR 38.46
Overtime Rate (38.46 × 1.5)
SAR 57.69
Total Overtime Pay (57.69 × 3)
SAR 173.07
Total Take-Home Pay
SAR 8,173.07
Reviewed by the Saudi Utility Hub Editorial Team
Researched and fact-checked against official Saudi government sources (GOSI, HRSD, Qiwa).
Qiwa Platform – Overtime calculation and compliance verification.
Absher Portal – Employee rights and complaint filing.
Disclaimer: Calculator results are estimates only. Verify your exact overtime pay through the official Qiwa portal or with your employer's HR department.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overtime rate in Saudi Arabia?
The overtime rate in Saudi Arabia is 1.5 times (150%) the regular hourly wage as per Labour Law Article 107.
How are working hours calculated during Ramadan?
During Ramadan, maximum working hours are reduced to 6 hours per day for Muslim employees. Overtime is still paid at 1.5x the regular rate.
What is the maximum working hours per day in KSA?
The maximum working hours per day in Saudi Arabia is 8 hours (48 hours per week) for most sectors, except during Ramadan when it's 6 hours for Muslims.
Is overtime mandatory in Saudi Arabia?
No, overtime is not mandatory. Employers cannot force employees to work overtime without consent, except in emergencies.
How to calculate hourly wage in Saudi Arabia?
Hourly wage = Basic Monthly Salary ÷ 26 days ÷ 8 hours = Basic Salary ÷ 208 hours per month.
Do weekends count as overtime in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, work on weekends (Friday-Saturday) is considered overtime and must be paid at 1.5x the regular rate.
What is Article 107 of Saudi Labour Law?
Article 107 states that overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly wage, and employees cannot work more than 5 hours of overtime per day.
Are there limits on overtime hours?
Yes, employees cannot work more than 5 hours of overtime per day, and total working hours (regular + overtime) cannot exceed 12 hours per day.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: All results are estimates based on publicly available Saudi government regulations and rates. Always verify important financial or legal decisions with your employer, bank, or the relevant Saudi authority (Ministry of Human Resources, GOSI, ZATCA, Jawazat, or SAMA).
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