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Saudi overtime pay calculator

Overtime pay under Article 107 of the Saudi Labor Law.

SAR
SAR

Housing, transport and other fixed monthly allowances

Usually 8; 6 for Muslim workers during Ramadan

Overtime pay

458.33 SAR

45.83 SAR for each overtime hour

Hourly wage (basic + allowances ÷ 30 ÷ daily hours)
33.33 SAR
Basic hourly wage
25.00 SAR
Overtime rate per hour
45.83 SAR
Overtime pay
458.33 SAR

Each overtime hour is paid at the hourly wage plus 50% of the basic hourly wage, using a 30-day month. Hours worked on official holidays also count as overtime. With your consent, the employer may give paid days off instead of overtime pay.

Rules checked on 28 October 2026 against: HRSD: Overtime hours, Saudi Labor Law (HRSD). An estimate, not legal advice; your contract or a court may differ. Atifo is not affiliated with any government body.

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How to calculate overtime pay in Saudi Arabia

  1. 1

    Enter your basic monthly salary.

  2. 2

    Enter your fixed monthly allowances, such as housing and transport.

  3. 3

    Enter your normal working hours a day and the overtime hours worked.

  4. 4

    Read the hourly overtime rate and the total overtime pay.

How overtime is paid in Saudi Arabia

Article 107 of the Saudi Labor Law sets the pay for each overtime hour at the hourly wage plus 50% of the basic hourly wage. The two parts use different bases:

  • Hourly wage: your basic salary plus fixed allowances (housing, transport), divided by 30 days and by your normal daily hours.
  • The 50% extra: half of the basic hourly wage, worked out from the basic salary alone.

Example: basic 2,400 SAR, allowances 1,800 SAR, 8-hour days.

  • Hourly wage: 4,200 ÷ 30 ÷ 8 = 17.50 SAR
  • Basic hourly wage: 2,400 ÷ 30 ÷ 8 = 10 SAR
  • Overtime rate: 17.50 + 50% × 10 = 22.50 SAR an hour

Ten overtime hours pay 225 SAR.

Holidays and time off instead

Hours worked on official holidays count as overtime. With the worker’s consent, the employer may give paid days off instead of overtime pay.

Normal working hours

The usual limit is 8 hours a day and 48 a week. During Ramadan, normal hours for Muslim workers drop to 6 a day, which raises the hourly wage, so enter 6 for overtime worked in Ramadan.

Check your contract

Some contracts or company rules say which allowances count, so use the amounts your employer actually uses. The Ministry also limits overtime in a year unless the worker agrees to more.

Frequently asked questions

How is overtime paid in Saudi Arabia?

Each overtime hour is paid at the hourly wage plus 50% of the basic hourly wage (Article 107). With basic 2,400, allowances 1,800 and 8-hour days, that is 17.50 + 5 = 22.50 SAR an hour.

Do holiday hours count as overtime?

Yes. Hours worked on official holidays count as overtime. With your consent, the employer may give paid days off instead of overtime pay.

What are normal working hours?

Usually 8 hours a day and 48 a week, reduced to 6 hours a day during Ramadan for Muslim workers.

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