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Overtime Pay Calculator India 2026 – OT Rate & Factories Act

Use this free Overtime Pay Calculator in India to calculate your legally correct overtime pay based on the Factories Act 1948 — for any salary and hours worked.

Calculate total overtime pay based on hourly wage and multiplier.

Total Overtime Pay
Regular Rate/hr
OT Rate/hr
Total OT Pay

📊 What is the Overtime Pay Calculator and How Does It Work?

Under the Factories Act 1948, overtime is paid at 2× the ordinary rate for hours beyond 9 per day or 48 per week. For salaried employees, the hourly rate is derived from monthly salary using 208 hours (26 days × 8 hours) as the monthly standard.

FormulaHourly rate = Monthly salary ÷ 208 | Overtime pay = Hourly rate × 2 × overtime hours

🪓 Step-by-Step: How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter your monthly salary
  2. Enter number of overtime hours worked this month
  3. Select whether daily (9+ hours) or weekly (48+ hours) overtime
  4. Click Calculate to see overtime amount and total earnings for the month

📌 Example Calculation

Monthly salary ₹40,000, 10 overtime hours: Hourly = ₹40,000 ÷ 208 = ₹192.31. Overtime = ₹192.31 × 2 × 10 = ₹3,846. Total monthly earnings = ₹43,846.

✅ Benefits of Using This Calculator

  • Calculate exact legal overtime entitlement
  • Verify employer's overtime payment accuracy
  • Know your rights under the Factories Act
  • Plan extra earnings from overtime work
  • Calculate overtime for different pay structures
  • Understand impact on total monthly earnings

⚙️ Key Factors That Affect Results

  • Monthly or daily salary
  • Number of overtime hours worked
  • Day work vs night shift rates
  • Applicable labour law — Factories Act, Shops Act, CLRA
  • Industry-specific overtime rules
  • State variations in overtime regulations

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overtime rate in India?
Under the Factories Act, overtime is 2× the ordinary rate for hours beyond 9 per day or 48 per week.
How is overtime calculated for salaried employees?
Hourly rate = Monthly salary ÷ 208 (26 days × 8 hours). Overtime = Hourly × 2 × overtime hours.
Is it compulsory to pay overtime?
Yes, under Factories Act 1948 and Minimum Wages Act. Withholding overtime pay is a criminal offence.
Maximum overtime allowed?
Under Factories Act: 50 hours per quarter. Total work including overtime should not exceed 60 hours per week.
Do IT employees get overtime?
Most IT companies are exempt from factory act overtime as knowledge workers. Contractual overtime as per employment agreement applies.

About This Tool

Uses standard financial formulas. Results are indicative — consult a financial advisor for important decisions.

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