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Overtime Calculator

Overtime pay at double rate from monthly wage.

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Under the Factories Act, overtime is on basic + allowances, excluding bonus and OT itself

hours
days

26 is the common practice

hours
Overtime rate
Overtime pay
₹2,400
12 h × ₹200
Normal hourly rate
₹100
Overtime hourly rate
₹200
2× normal
Total pay this month
₹23,200

Under Section 59 of the Factories Act, 1948, work beyond 9 hours a day or 48 hours a week must be paid at twice the ordinary rate. Most state Shops & Establishments Acts follow the same rule. Many states also limit total overtime per quarter, so check your state’s current limit.

How to use

  1. 1Enter the monthly wage (basic + DA).
  2. 2Enter working days per month and normal hours per day.
  3. 3Enter the overtime hours worked and choose the OT rate.
  4. 4See the hourly rate, OT rate and overtime pay.

Frequently asked questions

How is overtime calculated in India?

Hourly rate = monthly wage ÷ (working days × hours per day). Overtime pay = OT hours × hourly rate × 2, as required by Section 59 of the Factories Act.

Which wage is used for overtime?

The ordinary rate: basic pay plus allowances such as DA, excluding bonus and overtime itself.

When is a worker entitled to overtime?

Under the Factories Act, for work beyond 9 hours in a day or 48 hours in a week. Shops & Establishments Acts have similar rules.

Why 26 days?

Courts and most payroll practice treat a month as 26 working days for daily-rate calculations. You can change it.

Is there a limit on overtime hours?

Yes. Factories Act and state rules cap overtime per quarter; several states have raised the limit, so check your state's current rule.

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