Saudi Overtime Calculator
Updated November 2026 · Free · No sign-up
Calculate Saudi overtime — Labour Law Article 107: hours beyond the statutory week pay hourly wage + 50% of basic (i.e. 150%), with the 48-hour week, 36-hour Ramadan weeks for Muslim workers, and holiday/rest-day work counting as OT.
Quick answer: Saudi OT = 1.5 × hourly BASIC wage for hours beyond 8/day or 48/week (Ramadan: 6/day, 36/week for Muslim employees). Work on Fridays/holidays counts as overtime. SAR 6,000 basic → hourly 25 → OT SAR 37.50/hour.
The Rules
| Normal hours | 8/day, 48/week (Ramadan: 6/day, 36/week for Muslim workers) |
| OT rate | Hourly wage + 50% of basic = 150% of hourly basic |
| Holiday/rest-day work | Counts as overtime hours (the 150% applies) |
| Hourly divisor | Monthly basic ÷ 30 ÷ 8 (common application; verify contract) |
| Caps | Overtime limited to 720 hours/year absent consent/exemptions |
Worked Examples
Example 1. SAR 6,000 basic: hourly 25 → 15 OT hours × 37.50 = SAR 562.50.
Example 2 — Ramadan. A Muslim employee’s 8-hour Ramadan day contains 2 OT hours daily — Ramadan rosters that keep normal hours silently owe 150% on the difference; the classic seasonal claim.
Example 3 — Friday work. The weekly rest day worked = OT at 150% PLUS a substitute rest day — both, not either.
Who’s Covered
Most private-sector workers; exempt: senior managers with hiring/firing authority, remote/intermittent roles, and some supervisory categories (Article 108). Compliance runs through Mudad/WPS wage files — OT must appear as wage elements, which makes underpayment visible and claimable at the labour courts (fast-track small claims).
Claims Notes
12-month limitation periods move fast — file at the Friendly Settlement then Labour Court flow through Musaned/MOL channels. OT builds GOSI-relevant wages when contractually regular — see the GOSI page; end-of-service math stays basic-wage based (EOS calculator).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Saudi overtime rate?
150% of the hourly basic wage (hourly + a 50% premium) for hours beyond 8/day or 48/week — and for holiday/rest-day work.
What are Ramadan working hours?
Six hours/day, 36/week for Muslim employees — hours beyond that are overtime even if the roster looks "normal".
Does Friday work pay extra?
Friday (or the designated rest day) worked counts as overtime at 150% plus a substitute rest day.
Who is exempt from overtime?
Senior managers with authority over hiring/firing, certain supervisory/intermittent/remote categories under Article 108.
How do I claim unpaid overtime?
Through the labour dispute flow (amicable settlement then Labour Court) — WPS wage files evidence the gaps; mind the 12-month limitation.
✓ Formula verified • Last updated: November 3, 2026