Overtime at +25%, night hours and off-day work at +50%
UAE overtime is paid at the normal hourly rate based on basic salary plus at least 25%, or plus 50% between 10 pm and 4 am. Work on an off-day earns a substitute rest day or pay at the normal rate plus 50%. Normal hours are 8 per day or 48 per week, and overtime cannot exceed 2 extra hours a day. Shift workers are excluded. Source: UAE Government Portal, working hours and overtime. Last checked 21 October 2026.
Hourly rate = basic / days per month / normal hours. Overtime = hourly rate x 1.25 (day) or x 1.5 (10pm-4am, off-day).
| Calculation | Expression | Result |
|---|---|---|
| AED 6,000 basic: 4 h day, 2 h night, 1 h off-day | 125 + 75 + 37.50 | AED 237.50 |
The normal hourly rate based on basic salary plus 25%, or plus 50% for overtime between 10 pm and 4 am.
Basic salary.
2 extra hours per day.
No, the rates do not apply to shift workers.