How to use the Overtime Calculator
- 1. Enter wages and hoursMonthly wages, working days and normal hours a day.
- 2. Add overtimeOvertime hours this month, and optionally for the quarter.
- 3. Check the paySee the hourly rate, overtime pay and monthly total.
Worked example
A worker earns ₹24,000 a month for 26 working days of 8 hours. The ordinary hourly wage is ₹24,000 ÷ 26 ÷ 8 = ₹115.38. At twice that rate, overtime pays ₹230.77 an hour, so 18 overtime hours earn ₹4,154, making ₹28,154 for the month. Add the hours already worked this quarter and the tool shows how close you are to the 125-hour limit.
The rules behind the numbers
India's Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code came into force on 21 November 2025, as one of the four labour codes. It provides overtime at twice the ordinary rate of wages for work beyond 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week, and limits overtime to 125 hours a quarter. State rules may set working hours differently, such as 9 hours a day, so the hours and multiplier are editable.
- These rules mainly protect "workers" in factories, mines, construction and similar establishments.
- Many office, IT and managerial staff are covered by state Shops and Establishments Acts or simply by their employment contract.
- "Ordinary wages" usually means basic pay plus dearness allowance; your contract may define it differently.
Check your appointment letter and your state's rules, and ask HR if unsure. This calculator is not legal advice. Value your time as a freelancer with the freelance rate calculator, or see your full salary breakdown with the CTC to in-hand salary calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Do IT employees get overtime pay?
Often not by law, because many are not 'workers' under the labour codes, but some companies pay overtime or shift allowances by policy. Check your contract.
Is overtime taxable?
Yes. Overtime pay is part of your salary income.
Is the Overtime Calculator free?
Yes, the Overtime Calculator is free. The first time you see your first result, you are asked for your name and WhatsApp number once. After that, this and every other Uncodemy tool opens straight away without the form.