UAE Overtime & Rest Day Pay Calculator
Calculate private sector overtime pay in the UAE under Article 19. Daytime (+25%), night shift (+50%), and rest day pay formulas explained clearly.
This tool enforces Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 19. Based on official UAE government sources.
View Official Government Portal Source (→)How This Calculation Works: Plain-English Legal Breakdown
Who Is NOT Covered By This Law?
Managerial and supervisory personnel whose roles do not follow tracked hourly shifts (Article 20 exemptions), and maritime vessel crews.
Edge Cases Handled
Maximum overtime is legally capped at 2 hours per day. Nighttime premium applies between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM. Overtime is calculated on basic hourly wage (monthly basic / 240).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overtime pay rate in the UAE?
Under Article 19 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, standard daytime overtime is compensated at your hourly basic wage plus a supplement of at least 25%. Nighttime overtime (between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM) carries a supplement of at least 50% of your hourly basic wage.
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