UAE overtime rates under Article 65
Normal overtime is compensated at basic salary plus 25%. Rest days and public holidays typically attract a 50% premium on the hourly rate.
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UAE Overtime Calculator
Article 65 overtime premiums — 25% regular, 50% rest day/holiday.
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Legal basis
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 65 — overtime premiums on basic salary.
How is the hourly rate calculated?
This calculator uses monthly basic salary ÷ (26 working days × 8 hours). Some employers use alternative divisors — confirm with your PRO.
When does overtime apply?
When an employee works beyond normal hours with employer consent. Overtime must be pre-approved and recorded before payroll.
ArcHR overtime automation
ArcHR links attendance overtime to payroll with UAE premium rules and WPS-ready payslips.
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Frequently asked questions
Article 65: 125% of hourly basic for standard overtime; 150% for rest days/holidays.
Basic salary ÷ (26 × 8) in this calculator.
Best practice and most policies require approval.
Yes — paid overtime must appear on payslips and SIF.
Yes — from attendance rules to payroll.
Regular: 25% premium. Holiday/rest day: 50% premium.
Basic salary only — not allowances.
Some use 30×8/12 — confirm with your PRO.
Automate UAE overtime in payroll.
ArcHR calculates overtime from attendance and exports WPS-compliant payslips.