Double rate under the Labour Codes

Overtime Calculator India

Calculate overtime pay at twice the ordinary rate of wages. Works for factory, shop and office staff โ€” enter monthly wages, working days and overtime hours.

  • Hourly rate
  • Double-rate OT
  • Any shift pattern
  • Instant result

Not an official government calculator. This free tool is only to make your HR and payroll work easier. Tax and labour rules change every year, so treat results as estimates and verify with the official notification or your CA before filing or paying. Rules last reviewed on 23 October 2026.

Overtime Calculator

Twice the ordinary rate of wages

Ordinary rate of wages: Basic + DA (+ retaining allowance). Excludes bonus and overtime itself.

Overtime pay
โ‚น1,923
10 hours at double rate

Calculation

Ordinary hourly rateWages รท (days ร— hours)
โ‚น96
Overtime hourly rate (2ร—)
โ‚น192
Overtime hours
10
Overtime amount
โ‚น1,923
Overtime is work beyond the daily or weekly limit (usually 8 hours a day / 48 hours a week). Total overtime hours in a quarter are capped by state rules, and the worker's consent is required.

Overtime formula

Overtime pay = (monthly wages รท (working days ร— hours per day)) ร— 2 ร— overtime hours

XoMB HR captures overtime automatically from biometric and mobile attendance and adds it to payroll โ€” see attendance tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overtime rate in India?

Under the Code on Wages, 2019 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, overtime is paid at twice the ordinary rate of wages.

How do I calculate the hourly rate for overtime?

Hourly rate = monthly ordinary wages รท (working days in the month ร— normal hours per day). For โ‚น20,000 with 26 days of 8 hours, the hourly rate is โ‚น96.15 and the overtime rate is โ‚น192.31.

What are the normal working hours?

Generally 8 hours a day and 48 hours a week. Work beyond these limits is overtime. States set the maximum overtime hours allowed in a quarter, and the worker's consent is required.

Is overtime included in ESI and PF?

Overtime is excluded from PF wages. For ESI, overtime is excluded when checking coverage but included in wages for calculating contributions.

Is this an official overtime calculator?

No. It is a free, unofficial tool by XoMB HR. Check your state's rules and your standing orders.

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Disclaimer

This is not an official calculator of the Government of India, the Income Tax Department, EPFO, ESIC or any state government. It is a free tool by XoMB Technologies to make everyday HR work easier. Rules, rates and limits change every year through budgets, notifications and court rulings, and your organisation's policy may differ. Results are estimates only and are not legal, tax or financial advice โ€” confirm with the official source or a qualified CA / labour law consultant before acting. Rules last reviewed on 23 October 2026.

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