Egypt Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate lawful overtime remuneration under Article 85 of Egyptian Labor Law No. 12 of 2003. Computes daytime (+35%), nighttime (+70%), and rest day / public holiday (+100% double pay) overtime earnings based on standard 240-hour monthly divisors.
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Article 85 MatrixTotal Gross Pay (Salary + Overtime): EGP 12,675.00
Daily Working Hours Ceiling: Under Article 80, the sum of regular hours plus overtime hours cannot exceed 10 hours per calendar day except in specified emergency force majeure situations.
Article 85 Labor Law 12/2003 Overtime Premium Schedule
Statutory overtime premium multipliers and standard hourly rates:
| Overtime Shift Category | Statutory Premium Uplift | Hourly Multiplier | Example (EGP 50/hr Base) | Legal Time Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Overtime (ساعات النهار) | +35% of Hourly Wage | 1.35x Basic Hourly Rate | EGP 67.50 / hour | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Nighttime Overtime (ساعات الليل) | +70% of Hourly Wage | 1.70x Basic Hourly Rate | EGP 85.00 / hour | Sunset to Sunrise |
| Weekly Rest Days (الراحات الأسبوعية) | +100% of Hourly Wage (Double) | 2.00x Basic Hourly Rate | EGP 100.00 / hour | Scheduled weekly rest days (+ day in lieu) |
| Official Public Holidays (العطلات) | +100% of Hourly Wage (Double) | 2.00x Basic Hourly Rate | EGP 100.00 / hour | Gazetted national holidays (Article 52) |
Comprehensive Guide to Overtime Rights under Egyptian Labor Law
The regulation of overtime hours in Egypt is codified in Articles 80 through 87 of Labor Law No. 12 of 2003. The statute balances enterprise productivity needs with worker physical wellbeing through strict maximum hour ceilings and progressive financial premiums.
1. The 240-Hour Monthly Divisor Standard
To determine an employee's regular hourly rate under Egyptian labor jurisprudence, the standard formula divides the monthly wage by 240 hours:
Base Hourly Rate = Monthly Basic Wage / 240 Hours(Based on 30 Calendar Days × 8 Standard Working Hours)
For instance, an employee earning a basic monthly wage of EGP 12,000 has a base hourly rate of exactly EGP 12,000 / 240 = EGP 50.00 per hour.
2. The Three Statutory Premium Tiers (Article 85)
Article 85 mandates three distinct payment multipliers depending on when the additional work is executed:
- Daytime Hours (+35%): Paid at
1.35 × Base Hourly Rate. - Nighttime Hours (+70%): Because nocturnal labor places elevated physiological strain on workers, the law mandates a 70% premium:
1.70 × Base Hourly Rate. - Rest Days & Public Holidays (+100%): Work on gazetted public holidays or scheduled weekly rest days requires double pay (
2.00 × Base Hourly Rate), alongside a mandatory compensatory day off granted during the following week.
📊 Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) & Social Insurance (NOSI) Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (EGP) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | 0.00 EGP |
Frequently Asked Questions (Egypt Overtime Pay)
What are the legal overtime rates in Egypt under Article 85 of Labor Law 12/2003?
Under Article 85 of Egyptian Labor Law No. 12 of 2003: daytime overtime hours are compensated at the basic hourly wage plus 35% (1.35x); nighttime overtime hours (from sunset to sunrise) are compensated at the basic hourly wage plus 70% (1.70x); and work performed on weekly rest days or official public holidays is compensated at double wage (2.0x, or wage + 100% premium) plus a day off in lieu.
How is the basic hourly wage calculated for overtime in Egypt?
Under standard Egyptian labor practice and Labor Court rulings, the basic hourly rate is derived by dividing the monthly basic contractual wage by 240 hours (30 calendar days × 8 hours per day), or dividing the daily wage (monthly wage / 30) by 8 hours.
What is the maximum number of daily working hours permitted in Egypt?
Under Article 80 and Article 85, regular working hours cannot exceed 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week. When overtime is required, the aggregate total working hours (regular hours plus overtime) cannot exceed 10 hours per day, except in emergency cases to prevent serious accidents or cope with abnormal work pressure.
What constitutes nighttime hours under Egyptian Labor Law?
Nighttime is legally defined period between sunset and sunrise. Any overtime hours worked during this window automatically qualify for the higher 70% statutory premium.
Is overtime pay subject to income tax and social insurance in Egypt?
Overtime pay is subject to progressive payroll income tax under Law No. 7 of 2024. For social insurance under Law No. 148 of 2019, overtime is part of variable remuneration, but total insurable earnings remain strictly capped at the statutory ceiling of EGP 12,600 per month.