FSM Overtime & Public Holiday Pay Calculator
Official statutory calculation under Title 51 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSMC). Accurately calculate 1.5x time-and-a-half beyond 40 hours/week, 2.0x double-time on national and state holidays, and total gross pay in US Dollars ($).
Wage Structure & Overtime Hours
Hours worked in excess of 40 hours per work week.
Work performed on FSM National or State public holidays.
Total Gross Pay With OT: $1,642.31 USD
• 40-Hour Threshold: Overtime is calculated on actual hours worked beyond 40 hours in a work week.
• Exempt Employees: Bona fide executive, administrative, and professional personnel are exempt from statutory overtime mandates under FSM Public Service rules.
Overtime & Premium Pay Rate Matrix (Title 51 FSMC)
| Work Category | Statutory Multiplier | Threshold Condition | Comp Time Alternative | Tax & SS Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Workweek | 1.0x Regular Rate | First 40 hours in work week | N/A | Standard Withholding |
| Weekday Overtime | 1.5x Time & Half | > 40 hours in work week | 1.5 hrs per hour worked | Standard Withholding |
| National Public Holiday | 2.0x Double Time | Gazetted FSM holiday | 2.0 hrs per hour worked | Standard Withholding |
| State Proclaimed Holiday | 2.0x Double Time | Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, Kosrae holiday | 2.0 hrs per hour worked | Standard Withholding |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - FSM Overtime Regulations
When does overtime pay become mandatory in the FSM?
Under Title 51 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSMC) and public service employment standards, non-exempt employees must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 40 hours in a standard work week.
What is the compensation rate for working on a public holiday in Micronesia?
Work performed on official national holidays (such as FSM Constitution Day, Independence Day, and UN Day) or recognized state holidays is compensated at double time (2.0x the regular hourly wage rate) or credited with equivalent compensatory time off.
How is the regular hourly wage calculated from a monthly salary?
For monthly salaried staff, the regular hourly rate is determined by dividing the monthly salary by 173.33 hours (representing an annual standard of 2,080 hours divided across 12 calendar months, based on 40 hours per week).
Are overtime wages subject to FSM Wages Tax and Social Security?
Yes. All overtime and holiday premium earnings are fully taxable as gross wages and subject to the 6% or 10% FSM Wages Tax withholding under Title 54 and the 7.5% FSMSSA employee deduction under Title 53.
Can employers offer compensatory time off (comp time) instead of overtime pay?
Under FSM Public Service System regulations, government agencies may grant compensatory time off at a rate of 1.5 hours for each overtime hour worked, provided prior agreement exists and within statutory accumulation ceilings.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified Technical AuthorPrincipal Civil & Systems Software Engineer specializing in Pacific Island statutory fiscal models, computational payroll algorithms, and Title 51/54 FSMC frameworks.
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| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | $0.00 USD |