The formula (Article 107)
Overtime hour = hourly wage + 50% of the basic hourly wage
- Hourly wage = monthly wage (basic + allowances) ÷ 30 ÷ 8
- Basic hourly wage = basic salary ÷ 30 ÷ 8
Worked example
Basic salary 6,000 SAR, housing 1,500, transport 500 (8,000 in total), and 10 overtime hours:
| Calculation | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly wage | 8,000 ÷ 240 | 33.33 |
| Basic hourly wage | 6,000 ÷ 240 | 25.00 |
| One overtime hour | 33.33 + 50% × 25 | 45.83 |
| 10 hours | 45.83 × 10 | 458.33 |
The basic-only method
Many employers calculate overtime on the basic salary alone: basic hourly × 1.5 = 25 × 1.5 = 37.50 an hour, or 375 SAR for 10 hours. If you receive allowances, this gives less than the law’s wording. The overtime calculator shows both.
What counts as overtime
- Hours beyond 8 a day or 48 a week, depending on which standard your employer uses (Article 98).
- In Ramadan, hours beyond 6 a day or 36 a week for Muslim employees.
- All work on your weekly rest day or on public holidays.
Track your hours with the work hours calculator, and read the full rules in working hours under the Saudi Labor Law.