Qatar Overtime Calculator
Calculate overtime pay in State of Qatar according to Qatar Labour Law (Law No. 14 of 2004 as amended). Features official hourly rate divisors, 1.25x day and 1.5x night shift multipliers, Ramadan schedules, and printable slips.
| Overtime Type | Legal Basis | Multiplier | Hourly Rate | Hours | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Day Overtime Regular workday overtime hours | 125% hourly wage (25% premium) | 1.25x | 31.25 QAR | 10 hrs | 312.50 QAR |
| Night Shift Overtime 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM | 150% hourly wage (50% premium) | 1.5x | 37.50 QAR | 0 hrs | 0.00 QAR |
| Weekend / Rest Day Overtime Friday (standard rest day under Art. 75) | 150% hourly wage | 1.5x | 37.50 QAR | 0 hrs | 0.00 QAR |
| Public Holiday Overtime Official national & religious holidays | 150% hourly wage | 1.5x | 37.50 QAR | 0 hrs | 0.00 QAR |
| Total Monthly Overtime Compensation | 10 hrs | 312.50 QAR | |||
Qatar Overtime Laws & Compensation Guide
In State of Qatar, employee overtime entitlements are strictly regulated under Qatar Labour Law (Law No. 14 of 2004 as amended). Under Articles 73, 74 & 75, any hours worked beyond standard contracted hours must be compensated with a statutory premium.
Hourly Rate Divisor: In Qatar, the basic hourly rate is determined by dividing monthly basic pay by 30 days, and then by 8 regular daily hours.
Night Shift Window: Shifts extending between 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM receive an elevated multiplier of 1.5x to account for unsocial working hours.
Frequently Asked Questions — Qatar Overtime
How does Qatar Labour Law calculate Friday overtime?
Under Article 75 of Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Friday is the standard weekly rest day. Working on Friday requires 1.50x basic pay PLUS an alternative day off, or compensation under statutory provisions.
What is the maximum daily overtime allowed in Qatar?
Under Article 74, overtime shall not exceed 2 hours per day unless work is necessary to prevent significant financial loss or serious incident.