Overtime calculator Oman: estimate under the law
An estimate of overtime pay under the Oman Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023). Basic plus 25% by day and 50% at night, and plus 100% on a rest day or holiday (Article 71).
An estimate of overtime pay under the Oman Labour Law. Basic plus 25% by day and 50% at night, and plus 100% on a rest day or holiday (Article 71). 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 OMR
- Basic hourly wage
- 3.33 OMR
- Multiplier on basic
- 1.25×
- Pay per overtime hour
- 4.17 OMR
- Overtime pay
- 8.33 OMR
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 71, with the worker’s consent: the basic hourly wage plus at least 25% by day and 50% at night; rest-day or holiday work earns the day’s pay plus 100% of the daily basic wage, or a day off; total hours are capped at 12 a day. Article 72 (work without consent for stocktaking or emergencies): 50% by day, 75% at night, 200% on rest days or holidays.
What the calculator assumes
- Hourly wage = basic monthly wage ÷ 30 ÷ normal daily hours. The alternative reading shows the Article 72 rates.
Official sources
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 Oman?
Article 71, with the worker’s consent: the basic hourly wage plus at least 25% by day and 50% at night; rest-day or holiday work earns the day’s pay plus 100% of the daily basic wage, or a day off; total hours are capped at 12 a day. Article 72 (work without consent for stocktaking or emergencies): 50% by day, 75% at night, 200% on rest days or holidays.
What does the calculator assume?
Hourly wage = basic monthly wage ÷ 30 ÷ normal daily hours. The alternative reading shows the Article 72 rates.
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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