Overtime Pay Calculator – Ireland
Ireland Overtime Rules
Law: Organisation of Working Time Act 1997
Standard hours: 39 hours per week
Overtime rate: 1.5x–2x (contractual, not statutory)
Sunday work typically attracts a premium (Sunday premium) which is a legal entitlement under the Organisation of Working Time Act.
Overtime Rates at Common Ireland Hourly Wages
Based on 1.5x–2x (contractual, not statutory) overtime rate. Shows OT hourly rate and pay for 10 extra hours per week.
| Regular Rate | OT Rate (1.5x) | 10 OT Hours Pay |
|---|---|---|
| €13 | €19.50 | €195 |
| €15 | €22.50 | €225 |
| €18 | €27.00 | €270 |
| €20 | €30.00 | €300 |
| €25 | €37.50 | €375 |
| €30 | €45.00 | €450 |
| €40 | €60.00 | €600 |
Ireland Overtime Rules by Region
| Scenario | When | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | No set threshold | No statutory OT rate | Depends on contract/collective agreement |
| Common practice | 39 hrs/week | 1.5x | Most common contractual rate |
| Sunday premium | Sunday work | Premium required | Legal entitlement under OWTA |
| Public holidays | 10 public holidays | Extra day pay or day off | 9 statutory + Good Friday (custom) |
| Max working time | 48 hrs/week average | – | Averaged over 4-month reference period |
Additional Rules
Working time is limited to an average of 48 hours per week over 4 months. A Sunday premium is required by law for employees who do not already receive a premium in their base pay. Many sectors have Employment Regulation Orders (EROs) setting specific overtime rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There is no statutory overtime rate in Ireland. Overtime terms are set by your employment contract or collective agreement. However, a Sunday premium is a legal entitlement.
Under the Organisation of Working Time Act, employees who work on Sundays are entitled to a premium – either extra pay, paid time off, or a combination, unless their base pay already accounts for Sunday work.
The average working week must not exceed 48 hours, calculated over a 4-month reference period (6 months for some sectors).