Oman Overtime Pay Calculator
حاسبة العمل الإضافي في قانون العمل العماني الجديد — المواد 70 و 72
Calculate lawful overtime remuneration under the New Oman Labour Law promulgated by Royal Decree No. 53/2023 Articles 70 & 72. The modernized legislation established a 40-hour work week (8 hours/day) and guarantees premium pay at 125% for daytime extra hours, 150% for night shifts (9 PM to 5 AM), and 200% double pay for weekly rest days and official public holidays.
Article 70 strictly caps overtime to a maximum of 2 hours per day (total working hours cannot exceed 10 hours daily). Compute your statutory hourly rate and review the complete overtime pay breakdown below.
Salary & Overtime Hours Configuration
Overtime Earnings Breakdown
Comparative Analysis: Statutory Overtime Rates Across GCC States
Under Royal Decree 53/2023, Oman reduced standard weekly hours from 45 to 40 hours, providing higher hourly wage values compared to regional peers:
| Country & Legislation | Standard Weekly Hours | Daytime Overtime | Night-time Overtime | Rest Day / Holiday Overtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oman (RD 53/2023 Art. 70-72) | 40 Hours (8h/day) | 125% (+25%) | 150% (9 PM – 5 AM) | 200% (Double Pay or Day Off) |
| Saudi Arabia (Labor Law Art. 107) | 48 Hours (8h/day) | 150% (Actual + 50% Basic) | 150% | 150% |
| Kuwait (Labor Law 6/2010 Art. 66) | 48 Hours (8h/day) | 125% | 125% (Standard) | 150% Rest / 200% Holiday |
| Qatar (Labor Law 14/2004 Art. 73-75) | 48 Hours (8h/day) | 125% | 150% (9 PM – 6 AM) | 150% + Day Off (or 250%) |
| UAE (Decree-Law 33/2021 Art. 19) | 48 Hours (8h/day) | 125% | 150% (10 PM – 4 AM) | 150% or Day Off |
| Bahrain (Labor Law 36/2012 Art. 53-54) | 48 Hours (8h/day) | 125% | 150% (7 PM – 7 AM) | 150% + Day Off |
Frequently Asked Questions — Oman Labour Law Overtime (أسئلة شائعة)
What are the legal overtime rates under Article 72 of the New Oman Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023)?
Under Article 72 of Royal Decree No. 53/2023:
• Daytime Overtime: The worker is entitled to their basic hourly wage plus at least 25% premium (125% total hourly rate).
• Night-time Overtime (performed between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM): The basic hourly wage plus at least 50% premium (150% total hourly rate).
• Weekly Rest Days & Public Holidays: Double pay (basic hourly wage plus 100% premium = 200% rate), or an alternative compensated rest day within the following week.
What are the statutory regular working hours in Oman?
Article 70 of the New Labour Law reduced maximum standard working hours to eight (8) hours per day and forty (40) hours per week (down from the old 45-hour limit), excluding meal and rest intervals. During the Holy Month of Ramadan, daily hours for Muslim workers reduce to six (6) hours per day and thirty (30) hours per week.
What hourly divisor is used to calculate overtime pay in Oman?
In Oman, standard practice based on the 40-hour work week uses 173.3 hours per month (40 hours × 52 weeks ÷ 12 months = 173.33 hours). Alternatively, companies that calculate on a 30-calendar-day basis use 240 hours (30 days × 8 hours). During Ramadan (30-hour week), the divisor reduces to 130 hours.
Is overtime pay in Oman calculated on basic salary or total gross salary?
Under Article 72 of the Labour Law, overtime premiums are calculated with reference to the worker's basic wage (الأجر الأساسي), unless the employment contract or company collective agreement explicitly specifies the comprehensive wage as the calculation benchmark.
What are the statutory limits on working overtime hours in Oman?
Overtime work must be necessitated by exceptional business needs, emergency repair, or accident prevention. It cannot exceed two (2) hours per day, and total daily working hours (regular plus overtime) cannot exceed ten (10) hours per day, unless prior authorization is granted by the Ministry of Labour.
