Overtime Pay Calculator – India
India Overtime Rules
Law: Factories Act 1948 & Code on Wages 2019
Standard hours: 48 hours per week
Overtime rate: 2x (double the ordinary rate)
India mandates 2x the ordinary rate for all overtime hours – one of the highest statutory overtime rates globally.
Overtime Rates at Common India Hourly Wages
Based on 2x (double the ordinary rate) overtime rate. Shows OT hourly rate and pay for 10 extra hours per week.
| Regular Rate | OT Rate (2x) | 10 OT Hours Pay |
|---|---|---|
| ₹200 | ₹400.00 | ₹4,000 |
| ₹300 | ₹600.00 | ₹6,000 |
| ₹400 | ₹800.00 | ₹8,000 |
| ₹500 | ₹1000.00 | ₹10,000 |
| ₹700 | ₹1400.00 | ₹14,000 |
| ₹1,000 | ₹2000.00 | ₹20,000 |
| ₹1,500 | ₹3000.00 | ₹30,000 |
India Overtime Rules by Region
| Rule | Threshold | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factories Act | 9 hrs/day or 48/week | 2x | Applies to factory workers |
| Shops & Establishments | Varies by state | 1.5x–2x | Service sector, retail, IT |
| Max OT per quarter | 50 hours/quarter | – | Factories Act limit |
| Spread-over limit | 10.5 hrs/day | – | Including rest intervals |
| Weekly off | 1 day per week | 2x if worked | Compensatory holiday required |
Additional Rules
Under the Factories Act, total working hours including overtime cannot exceed 60 hours per week or 50 hours in any one quarter. The Code on Wages 2019 aims to consolidate overtime rules across sectors. Night shifts for women were previously restricted but recent amendments have relaxed these rules with safety provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the Factories Act, overtime is paid at 2x (double) the ordinary rate of wages for hours worked beyond 9 per day or 48 per week.
IT companies typically fall under state Shops and Establishments Acts. Overtime rules vary by state; many IT workers on salaried contracts may not receive separate overtime.
Under the Factories Act, total overtime cannot exceed 50 hours in any quarter (3 months). Total weekly hours including OT cannot exceed 60.
No. Overtime earnings are fully taxable as part of your salary income under the Income Tax Act.