Article 107 of the Saudi Labour Law sets overtime pay for private sector workers.
The rule
For each hour of overtime, the employer pays your hourly wage plus 50% of your basic hourly wage. Hours worked on weekly rest days, Eid and other official holidays also count as overtime.
Since February 2025, you and your employer can agree in writing to paid time off instead of overtime pay.
Worked example
Total wage SAR 8,000, basic salary SAR 6,000, 8 hours a day.
- Hourly wage: SAR 8,000 ÷ 30 ÷ 8 = SAR 33.33
- 50% of basic hourly wage: SAR 6,000 ÷ 30 ÷ 8 × 50% = SAR 12.50
- Overtime pay per hour: SAR 33.33 + SAR 12.50 = SAR 45.83
- 10 overtime hours in a month: SAR 458.33
Working hour limits
Normal hours are up to 8 a day or 48 a week, and 6 a day or 36 a week for Muslim workers in Ramadan. See Saudi working hours explained.
Check your payslip
Overtime should be shown on your payslip. If it is missing, ask HR in writing. Unpaid overtime can be claimed through the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and it can also be added to your final settlement when you leave.
To add unpaid overtime to your final dues, enter it under "Other amounts owed" in the Saudi final settlement calculator. For the end of service award, use the Saudi end of service calculator.
Sources
- Saudi Labour Law (Royal Decree M/51), as amended with effect from February 2025
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD)
- Qiwa
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