Overtime Calculator
Overtime Calculator South Africa
Overtime rates in South Africa (BCEA): weekday overtime = hourly rate × 1.5; Sunday and public holiday work = hourly rate × 2.
Uses Department of Employment and Labour figures, checked 29 July 2026.
Overtime Calculator
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How to calculate overtime in South Africa: BCEA rates at 1.5× on weekdays and 2× on Sundays/public holidays. Free overtime pay calculator.
Maximum 10 overtime hours per week. For salaried staff: hourly rate ≈ monthly salary ÷ 4.333 ÷ normal daily hours. Check which days are public holidays on the 2027 and 2026 lists, or count them with the working days calculator.
BCEA Overtime Rates
Official overtime pay rates under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Section 10)
| Type of Work | Rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Hours | 1x | Standard hourly wage |
| Weekday Overtime | 1.5x | Hours beyond normal on Mon-Sat |
| Sunday Work | 2x | Any hours worked on a Sunday |
| Public Holiday | 2x | Any hours worked on a public holiday |
Key BCEA limits:
Maximum weekly overtime: 10 hours per week by agreement
Maximum daily overtime: 3 hours per day
Normal work week: 45 hours (9 hrs/day for 5-day or 8 hrs/day for 6-day week)
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