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How to calculate overtime pay in Qatar

Qatar’s Labour Law pays overtime at 125% of your hourly wage, rising to 150% for night hours. Enter your basic salary and extra hours to get the total.

Qatar weekday overtime is 125%; night hours (typically 9pm–6am) are 150%, and rest-day work is 150% plus a compensatory day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the overtime rate in Qatar?

Under Qatar Labour Law (No. 14 of 2004), overtime is 125% of your hourly wage, rising to 150% for night hours. Total working hours are also capped by law.

How is overtime pay worked out?

Your hourly wage comes from your basic monthly salary (basic × 12 ÷ 52 ÷ weekly hours); each overtime hour is then multiplied by the statutory rate. Allowances are excluded.

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