Codigo del Trabajo Ley 185 Art. 57 • Recargo 100% (2.0x) • Feriados 🇳🇮

Nicaragua Overtime & Horas Extras Calculator

Calculate statutory overtime pay in Nicaragua: mandatory 100% surcharge (double pay) on all extra hours, shift schedule divisors (diurnal, nocturnal, mixed), and holiday work premiums.

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Base monthly salary before overtime

Paid at 100% surcharge (2.0x standard hourly wage)

Seventh day / official holidays (Art. 68: 100% surcharge = 2.0x)

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Statutory Rules: Overtime in Nicaragua (Ley 185)

Under Articles 51 through 64 of the Codigo del Trabajo de Nicaragua:

Jornada Diurna

  • Between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
  • Maximum 8 hrs/day, 48 hrs/wk.
  • Monthly divisor: 240 hours (30 days × 8h).

Jornada Nocturna

  • Between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
  • Maximum 7 hrs/day, 42 hrs/wk.
  • Monthly divisor: 210 hours (30 days × 7h).

Jornada Mixta

  • Spans diurnal & nocturnal periods.
  • Maximum 7.5 hrs/day, 45 hrs/wk.
  • Monthly divisor: 225 hours (30 days × 7.5h).

Mandatory 100% Surcharge (Art. 57): Overtime in Nicaragua does not use a 25% or 50% scale; by statute, all hours worked beyond ordinary shifts are paid at double the standard hourly wage (200% / 2.0x).

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