Guyana Overtime, Weekend & Public Holiday Pay Calculator
Compute premium statutory wages for daily overtime (1.5x), scheduled rest days / Sundays (1.5x), and national public holidays (2.0x) under the Guyana Labour Act.
Base Salary & Extra Hours
Overtime Earnings Matrix Cap 98:01 Statutory Formula
| Pay Element | Multiplier | Hourly Rate | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Monthly Wage | 1.0x (Standard) | G$1,615.38 | G$280,000 |
| Daily Overtime | 1.5x (Time-and-a-half) | G$2,423.08 | G$48,462 |
| Public Holiday Work | 2.0x (Double time) | G$3,230.77 | G$32,308 |
| Total Monthly Gross Remuneration | Base + All Overtime | — | G$360,769 |
Labour Act Compliance: Employers must keep accurate attendance and timesheet records. Overtime pay must be included in the normal pay packet and is fully subject to NIS (5.6%) and PAYE tax.
Labour Law Benchmarks:
- Mandatory Rest: Employees are entitled to at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in every 7-day period.
- Night Work: Continuous operations may provide additional shift premiums beyond basic 1.5x OT.
- Record Keeping: Overtime records must be preserved for inspection by Ministry of Labour officers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Authoritative statutory guidance and compliance details
1. What is the statutory standard workweek in Guyana?
Under the Labour Act Cap 98:01, the standard working hours are 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week (or up to 44 hours per week for certain retail and commercial shop establishments).
2. What is the overtime rate for working beyond 8 hours a day?
Work performed in excess of 8 normal hours on a regular working day must be compensated at not less than 1.5 times (time-and-a-half) the normal hourly wage rate.
3. What rate applies for work on Sundays and rest days in Guyana?
Work performed on an employee's scheduled rest day or Sunday is remunerated at 1.5 times to 2.0 times the normal rate depending on industry awards and collective bargaining agreements.
4. What is the overtime multiplier for work on Guyanese Public Holidays?
Work performed on statutory Public Holidays (e.g. Mashramani, Phagwah, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Eid, Emancipation Day, Deepavali, Christmas) must be paid at 2.0 times (double time) the normal wage rate.
5. Is overtime pay subject to PAYE tax and NIS in Guyana?
Yes. Overtime wages form part of gross taxable earnings and are subject to standard PAYE income tax (28%/40%) and 5.6% NIS deductions up to the monthly ceiling.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified Financial Systems AuditorFounder of appsforpc.net and expert in statutory payroll systems, cross-border tax compliance, and automated legal computations. All calculator logic is strictly benchmarked against official statutes and regulatory publications.
📊 Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) & NIS Statutory Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (GYD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | GY$ 0.00 |
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & South American CARICOM & Guyana Revenue Authority Lead
Lead software and systems architect specializing in high-performance browser computing, algorithmic validation, financial models, and zero-telemetry client-side privacy architecture.