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Overtime India Calculator
Calculate overtime pay according to Indian labor laws, which typically mandate double the standard wage rate.
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Indian legal overtime payout
Calculate your overtime rate and monthly payout under standard Indian labor laws (double hourly wage rate based on Basic + DA).
Standard Legal Basis:
• Monthly working days divisor: 26 days.
• Standard shift duration: 8 hours.
• Regular Hourly Rate = Basic + DA / 208 hours = ₹120.19/hour.
• Overtime Hourly Rate = Regular Hourly Rate × 2 = ₹240.38/hour.
Results
Overtime Pay Earned
₹3,606
Earnings from overtime hours
Overtime Hourly Rate
₹240.38
Double standard rate (2x)
Total Payout
₹28,606
Basic Salary + Overtime pay
How to use it
- 01Enter your monthly Basic Salary + Dearness Allowance (DA).
- 02Input the total overtime hours worked.
- 03View your overtime hourly rate and total overtime earnings.
Result guide
- Hourly wage is calculated assuming a standard 26-day working month and 8-hour shift.
- Overtime rate is 2x the standard hourly rate by law.
- Total pay includes regular monthly salary plus the calculated overtime pay.
About this calculator
Under the Factories Act and various state Shops and Establishments Acts in India, employees are entitled to overtime pay when they work beyond standard daily or weekly hours.
By law, overtime wages are calculated at twice the standard wage rate (double rate) of basic wages plus dearness allowance.
Frequently asked questions
What are the working hour limits under Indian law?
Standard working hours under the Factories Act are capped at 9 hours per day or 48 hours per week. Working beyond these limits constitutes overtime work.
What is the legal rate for overtime pay in India?
The legal overtime rate in India is double (200% of) the regular hourly wage rate. This includes Basic Salary and Dearness Allowance (DA) but excludes other variables.
Are IT employees in India eligible for overtime pay?
In general, executive, managerial, and white-collar professional roles in the IT sector are governed by state-specific Shops and Establishments Acts, which often exempt these categories from overtime pay eligibility.
Method and limitations
This calculator uses the formula and assumptions described on this page. We do not claim independent professional review. Direct references will be listed here when they support a specific rule or data source used by this calculator.
Results are estimates for general information. Verify current rules and assumptions before making financial, tax, or health decisions.
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