Overtime Pay Calculator

Work out and estimate your overtime pay by entering your shift hours below, before you receive your payslip.

Standard work week in South Africa is 45 hours
Paid at 1.5× regular rate
Paid at 2× regular rate
Paid at 2× regular rate

Pay Calculation Results

Regular Pay: R0.00
Weekday Overtime Pay: R0.00
Sunday Pay: R0.00
Public Holiday Pay: R0.00
Total Pay: R0.00

South African Overtime Pay Rules

  • Standard work week is 45 hours (9 hours per day for a 5-day week).
  • Weekday overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
  • Sunday work is paid at double (2×) the regular hourly rate.
  • Public holiday work is paid at double (2×) the regular hourly rate.
  • This calculator provides estimates based on standard rules - specific employment contracts or collective agreements may differ.