Overtime Calculator
Work out overtime pay — at double the ordinary hourly rate, as most state Factories/S&E rules require.
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Overtime is usually paid on Basic + DA, at twice the ordinary rate.
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Estimate only, as of July 2026. Normal hourly rate = (Basic + DA) ÷ (working days × hours per day). The Factories Act, 1948 §59 mandates overtime at twice the ordinary rate; many state Shops & Establishments rules follow suit, for hours beyond the standard 8-9 hours/day or 48 hours/week. Eligibility thresholds vary by state and by whether the establishment is a factory — check your state’s rule.
How overtime pay is calculated
Overtime (OT) compensates employees for hours worked beyond their standard shift — typically 8 or 9 hours a day, or 48 hours a week. Under the Factories Act, 1948, and most state Shops & Establishments Acts, overtime must be paid at twice (2×) the employee’s ordinary rate of wages. The ordinary hourly rate is usually derived from Basic + Dearness Allowance, divided by the number of working days assumed in a month (commonly 26, though some states and companies use 30), and then divided by 8 working hours a day. Multiply that hourly rate by two, then by the number of overtime hours worked, to get the overtime payout for the period. Some states cap the number of overtime hours permitted in a quarter, and certain categories of employees (typically those in supervisory or managerial roles drawing wages above a notified ceiling) may be excluded from statutory overtime altogether — always check your state’s specific rule and your company’s policy.
Overtime questions, answered
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