Overtime calculator Kuwait: estimate under the law
An estimate of overtime pay under the Kuwait Labour Law No. 6 of 2010. The wage plus 25%, rest-day work plus 50%, and double pay on official holidays (Articles 66 to 68).
An estimate of overtime pay under Kuwait Labour Law 6 of 2010. The wage plus 25%, rest-day work plus 50%, and double pay on official holidays (Articles 66 to 68). Enter the wage, the hours and their type to see the pay. Checked against a copy of the official gazette. Results are estimates, not legal advice.
8.33 KWD
- Basic hourly wage
- 3.33 KWD
- Multiplier on basic
- 1.25×
- Pay per overtime hour
- 4.17 KWD
- Overtime pay
- 8.33 KWD
Rule checked against a copy of the official gazette text on 20 October 2026, because the government site could not be reached. Check again before relying on it.
The rule used here
Article 66: the wage plus 25%, capped at two hours a day, 180 hours a year, three days a week and 90 days a year. Article 67: weekly rest-day work earns at least 50% extra plus a substitute rest day. Article 68: official-holiday work earns double pay plus a substitute day.
What the calculator assumes
- Hourly wage = monthly wage ÷ 30 ÷ normal daily hours. The law sets no separate night rate.
Official sources
- Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010 (Public Authority for Manpower)
- Law No. 85 of 2017 (Kuwait Al-Yawm)
Last checked: 20 October 2026. The government site could not be reached at the time of checking, so the text was checked against a copy of the official gazette.
How to use the calculator
- 1Enter the service and the wage
The dates and the wage as in the contract, and why the employment ended where asked.
- 2Read the result and its breakdown
The breakdown shows the full award and the share due, or the hourly wage and the multiplier.
- 3Check the rule and its source
The section below names the article, its text, the official source and what the calculator assumes.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime paid in Kuwait?
Article 66: the wage plus 25%, capped at two hours a day, 180 hours a year, three days a week and 90 days a year. Article 67: weekly rest-day work earns at least 50% extra plus a substitute rest day. Article 68: official-holiday work earns double pay plus a substitute day.
What does the calculator assume?
Hourly wage = monthly wage ÷ 30 ÷ normal daily hours. The law sets no separate night rate.
Is the result legally binding?
No. It estimates the general rule in the law. The contract, the work regulation and special cases can change the result, so check with a specialist before paying.
This is general information to help you understand the topic. It is not legal advice. Rules and rates change: always check the official text on the relevant authority’s platform and consult a qualified adviser before acting.
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