Overtime calculator Qatar: estimate under the law
An estimate of overtime pay under the Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004. Basic plus 25%, and plus 50% between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. (Article 74).
An estimate of overtime pay under Qatar Labour Law 14 of 2004. Basic plus 25%, and plus 50% between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. (Article 74). Enter the wage, the hours and their type to see the pay. Checked against the official text. Results are estimates, not legal advice.
104.17 QAR
- Basic hourly wage
- 41.67 QAR
- Multiplier on basic
- 1.25×
- Pay per overtime hour
- 52.08 QAR
- Overtime pay
- 104.17 QAR
Rule checked against the official text on 20 October 2026.
The rule used here
Article 74: the basic hourly wage plus at least 25%, and at least 50% between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. (not for shift workers), with total hours capped at ten a day. Article 75: Friday work earns a substitute rest day plus either rest-day pay or the basic wage plus an increase of at least 150%. Public-holiday work is paid under Article 74.
What the calculator assumes
- Hourly wage = basic monthly wage ÷ 30 ÷ normal daily hours. Rest-day work follows Article 75 as written: basic plus an increase of 150%, which is 250%.
Official sources
Last checked: 20 October 2026.
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 Qatar?
Article 74: the basic hourly wage plus at least 25%, and at least 50% between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. (not for shift workers), with total hours capped at ten a day. Article 75: Friday work earns a substitute rest day plus either rest-day pay or the basic wage plus an increase of at least 150%. Public-holiday work is paid under Article 74.
What does the calculator assume?
Hourly wage = basic monthly wage ÷ 30 ÷ normal daily hours. Rest-day work follows Article 75 as written: basic plus an increase of 150%, which is 250%.
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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