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UAE & Saudi Overtime Pay Planner

Estimate selected UAE and Saudi overtime scenarios using a clearly stated basic-wage planning basis.

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UAE and Saudi private-sector planning estimate; Qatar source verification remains pending

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Important: This free tool provides an estimate for the scope shown above. It is not legal, immigration or financial advice, and the competent authority or employer record controls the final amount.

Scope of this calculator

Scope in

  • Overtime pay estimates for UAE, Saudi and Qatar using published multipliers.
  • Basic wage, overtime hours and hour type you enter.

Scope out

  • Senior or exempt roles excluded from overtime rules.
  • Employer-specific enhanced overtime policies.

Worked example

Example only: AED 9,000 basic wage with 10 normal overtime hours applies the published 1.25 multiplier on the hourly rate derived by the tool.

How this calculator works

For this stated planning basis, hourly basic wage = monthly basic wage ÷ 30 ÷ 8. UAE multipliers vary by qualifying period; the Saudi route uses the published additional-pay principle and requires payroll review.

Official Sources & Legal References

Official sources used for this page

This tool is maintained against the referenced authority. Rules can change, so check the source and the page review date before acting.

UAE Government — Working Hours and Overtime ↗

Saudi HRSD — Overtime Hours ↗

Calculation version 1.4.25Last reviewed: Estimate only

Common questions

Short answers for using this tool responsibly.

What multiplier applies at night?

Night-hour overtime attracts a higher published multiplier than normal hours. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.

Is rest-day work paid differently?

Yes, rest-day work usually carries a premium or a compensating day off. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.

Is overtime capped?

Daily and yearly overtime limits apply in each country. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.

Is the hourly rate based on basic or total pay?

This tool uses the basic wage convention in its own script. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.