🇰🇼 State of Kuwait

Kuwait Overtime Calculator

Calculate overtime pay in State of Kuwait according to Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law (Law No. 6 of 2010). Features official hourly rate divisors, 1.25x day and 1.5x night shift multipliers, Ramadan schedules, and printable slips.

Quick Presets:
ℹ️ Divided by 26 working days (Kuwait Cassation precedent) × 8 hours.
Country & Jurisdiction
🏛️ Public Authority for Manpower (PAM Kuwait)
Ramadan Working Hours Mode
Reduces standard workday divisor from 8h to 6h under Kuwait statutory provisions.
Overtime Hours Worked (Monthly)Regular Hourly: 2.88 KWD/hr
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Normal Day OT
Standard working day overtime
1.25x Rate
Rate: 3.61 KWD/hr36.06 KWD
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Night Shift OT
10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
1.5x Rate
Rate: 4.33 KWD/hr0.00 KWD
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Weekend / Rest Day
Weekly designated day off
1.5x Rate
Rate: 4.33 KWD/hr0.00 KWD
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Public Holiday
Official national / Eid holidays
2x Rate
Rate: 5.77 KWD/hr0.00 KWD
Total Overtime Pay
36.06KWD+6.0% of basic salary
Total Monthly Payout: 636.06 KWD·Total OT: 10 hrs·Effective Rate: 3.61 KWD/hr
Basic Salary600.00 KWD
Regular Hourly2.88 KWD
Overtime Pay+36.06 KWD
Gross Take-Home636.06 KWD
Earnings Distribution100% Total Package
Itemized Overtime Pay Breakdown
Overtime TypeLegal BasisMultiplierHourly RateHoursSubtotal
Normal Day Overtime
Regular workday overtime hours
125% hourly wage (25% premium)1.25x3.61 KWD10 hrs36.06 KWD
Night Shift Overtime
10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
150% hourly wage (50% premium)1.5x4.33 KWD0 hrs0.00 KWD
Weekend / Rest Day Overtime
Friday (24 consecutive hours rest)
150% hourly wage1.5x4.33 KWD0 hrs0.00 KWD
Public Holiday Overtime
Official national & religious holidays
200% hourly wage2x5.77 KWD0 hrs0.00 KWD
Total Monthly Overtime Compensation10 hrs36.06 KWD
⚖️Official Legal Framework — State of Kuwait
Overtime in Kuwait is governed by Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law (Law No. 6 of 2010) (Articles 64, 66, 67 & 68). Under statutory requirements, regular overtime must be compensated above normal base wage, and shifts falling during rest periods or night windows receive elevated multipliers.
Governing AuthorityPublic Authority for Manpower (PAM Kuwait)
Statutory DivisorMonthly Salary ÷ 26 days ÷ 8 hrs
Night Window Window10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Rest Day RuleFriday (24 consecutive hours rest)

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Kuwait Overtime Laws & Compensation Guide

In State of Kuwait, employee overtime entitlements are strictly regulated under Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law (Law No. 6 of 2010). Under Articles 64, 66, 67 & 68, any hours worked beyond standard contracted hours must be compensated with a statutory premium.

Hourly Rate Divisor: In Kuwait, the basic hourly rate is determined by dividing monthly basic pay by 26 days, and then by 8 regular daily hours.

Night Shift Window: Shifts extending between 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM receive an elevated multiplier of 1.5x to account for unsocial working hours.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kuwait Overtime

Why does Kuwait use a 26-day divisor for overtime calculations?

Under Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010 and established Kuwait Court of Cassation jurisprudence, wage calculations for monthly salaried staff use 26 actual working days: (Basic Salary ÷ 26) ÷ 8 = Basic Salary ÷ 208.

What are the overtime compensation rates in Kuwait?

Under Article 66 and 67: Day overtime is paid at 1.25x. Weekly rest day work is paid at 1.50x plus compensatory rest. Official public holidays are paid at 2.00x (double wage).