Sri Lanka Overtime Pay Calculator
Accurate statutory overtime earnings under Sri Lankan labor laws. Computes normal 1.5x overtime using the statutory 200-hour divisor, 2.0x mercantile holiday pay, and weekly statutory cap checks.
Salary & Hours Input
Base monthly salary excluding discretionary bonuses and travel allowances
Included in statutory remuneration for hourly rate computation
Hours worked beyond 8 hrs/day or 45 hrs/week
Statutory holiday work compensated at double time
Overtime Payout Breakdown
Exempt from EPF/ETF deductions; subject to normal APIT tax
Shop & Office Employees Act (SOEA) Overtime Regulations
Under the Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act of Sri Lanka, statutory working conditions for executive, clerical, supervisory, and retail employees are strictly codified:
| Parameter | Statutory Standard | Legal Provision |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Working Hours | 8 hours per day / 45 hours per week | Excludes lunch/tea intervals of at least 1 hour daily |
| Overtime Rate | 1.5 times the regular hourly rate | Hourly rate = Monthly Basic Salary ÷ 200 |
| Maximum Overtime Cap | 12 hours per week maximum | Employers cannot compel employees beyond 12 hours weekly |
| Full Moon Poya Days | 1.5x pay or alternate paid holiday | Mandatory paid non-working day under Holidays Act |
| Mercantile Holidays | 2.0x pay or normal pay + 1 paid day off | Applies to statutory mercantile public holidays |
Why is the Divisor 200 Hours?
Under SOEA regulations, an employee works approximately 45 hours per week. In a month (averaging 4.33 weeks), standard working time is roughly 195 hours. The Department of Labour and judicial precedent establish the statutory monthly divisor as 200 hours for computing hourly wage rates from monthly salaries.
📊 Sri Lankan Statutory Comparative Matrix (IRD, CBSL & Legal Breakdown)
| Statutory Heading / Obligation | Calculated Amount |
|---|---|
| Primary Settlement / Net Amount | LKR 0.00 |
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & Sri Lankan Statutory Compliance Specialist
Lead software and systems architect specializing in high-performance browser computing, algorithmic validation, financial models, and zero-telemetry client-side privacy architecture.