Overtime calculator UAE: estimate under the law
An estimate of overtime pay under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Basic plus 25%, and plus 50% between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. and on a rest day (Article 19).
An estimate of overtime pay under Decree-Law 33 of 2021. Basic plus 25%, and plus 50% between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. and on a rest day (Article 19). 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 AED
- Basic hourly wage
- 41.67 AED
- Multiplier on basic
- 1.25×
- Pay per overtime hour
- 52.08 AED
- Overtime pay
- 104.17 AED
Rule checked against the official text on 20 October 2026.
The rule used here
Article 19: the basic hourly wage plus at least 25%, and at least 50% between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. (not for shift workers). Rest-day work: a substitute rest day, or the day’s wage plus at least 50% of basic wage. Overtime is capped at two hours a day and 144 hours every three weeks.
What the calculator assumes
- Hourly wage = basic monthly wage ÷ 30 ÷ normal daily hours.
Official sources
- Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (UAE Legislation portal)
- Executive Regulation, Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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 UAE?
Article 19: the basic hourly wage plus at least 25%, and at least 50% between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. (not for shift workers). Rest-day work: a substitute rest day, or the day’s wage plus at least 50% of basic wage. Overtime is capped at two hours a day and 144 hours every three weeks.
What does the calculator assume?
Hourly wage = basic monthly wage ÷ 30 ÷ normal daily hours.
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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