Kuwait Overtime Pay Calculator
Work out overtime pay under Kuwait Labor Law — a 25% premium on working days, 50% on the weekly rest day, and double on public holidays. Free, no signup needed.
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Article 66 of Kuwait Labor Law allows overtime only by written employer order, capped at 2 extra hours a day and 180 hours a year, and paid at a 25% premium over the normal wage.
Work on the weekly rest day pays a 50% premium plus a substitute rest day, and work on an official public holiday pays double plus a compensatory day off. The hourly rate for a monthly-paid worker is the salary divided by 26 working days and 8 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How is the overtime hourly rate calculated?
For monthly-paid workers: monthly salary ÷ 26 working days ÷ 8 hours, then multiplied by 1.25, 1.5 or 2 depending on when the work happened.
What are the overtime premiums in Kuwait?
25% extra on working days, 50% extra on the weekly rest day (plus a substitute day off), and double pay on official public holidays (plus a compensatory day).
Is there a limit on overtime?
Yes — overtime requires a written employer order and may not exceed 2 hours a day or 180 hours a year.
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