Overtime Calculator
Overtime pay at double rate, as Indian labour law requires
Your Overtime Pay
Working
- Ordinary hourly rate = 25,000 ÷ (26 × 8) = 120.19
- Overtime pay = 120.19 × 2 × 20 hours = 4,807.69
- 1Enter your wagesMonthly basic + DA
- 2Add normal hoursDays a month, hours a day
- 3Enter overtime hoursSee your overtime pay
How is overtime pay calculated?
First find your ordinary hourly rate from your monthly wages. Overtime is paid at twice that rate for every extra hour.
Hourly rate = monthly wages ÷ (working days × hours a day)
Overtime pay = hourly rate × 2 × overtime hours
What the law says
Under the Code on Wages and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, in force since 21 November 2025, work beyond the normal daily or weekly hours must be paid at no less than twice the ordinary rate of wages. States set the details, including the maximum overtime hours allowed in a quarter.
Who it covers
Overtime rules mainly protect workers in factories, shops, establishments and similar jobs. Managers and many salaried professionals aren't paid overtime unless their contract says so.
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Frequently asked questions
Is overtime always double pay?
For workers covered by labour law, yes: at least twice the ordinary rate. Some employers pay more; a few contracts outside the law pay 1.5×.
Which wages count for the ordinary rate?
Basic pay and dearness allowance, plus some cash allowances as defined in the law, but not bonuses or overtime itself.
Is overtime pay taxable?
Yes. It's part of your salary and taxed at your slab rate.
These results are estimates for planning only, not financial, investment or tax advice. Rates and rules change, and your bank, fund house or employer may calculate slightly differently. Check with them or a qualified adviser before you decide.
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Last reviewed: October 2026