Overtime Pay Calculator – United Kingdom
United Kingdom Overtime Rules
Law: Working Time Regulations 1998 & Employment Rights Act
Standard hours: 37.5 hours per week
Overtime rate: 1.5x (common contractual rate)
Some UK employers pay double time (2x) for Sundays and bank holidays, though this is not a legal requirement.
Overtime Rates at Common United Kingdom Hourly Wages
Based on 1.5x (common contractual rate) overtime rate. Shows OT hourly rate and pay for 10 extra hours per week.
| Regular Rate | OT Rate (1.5x) | 10 OT Hours Pay |
|---|---|---|
| £10 | £15.00 | £150 |
| £12 | £18.00 | £180 |
| £15 | £22.50 | £225 |
| £18 | £27.00 | £270 |
| £20 | £30.00 | £300 |
| £25 | £37.50 | £375 |
| £30 | £45.00 | £450 |
United Kingdom Overtime Rules by Region
| Scenario | When | Typical Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | No set threshold | No statutory OT rate | Must not fall below NMW/NLW |
| Common practice | 37.5–40 hrs/week | 1.5x | Most common contractual OT rate |
| Sundays | Any Sunday hours | 1.5x–2x | Common in retail and hospitality |
| Bank holidays | Public holidays | 1.5x–2x | Often premium rate or TOIL |
| Night shift | 11 PM–6 AM | 1.25x–1.5x | Common in manufacturing/NHS |
Additional Rules
The Working Time Regulations limit the average working week to 48 hours (including overtime), calculated over 17 weeks. Workers can opt out of this limit in writing. Night workers have additional protections.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There is no statutory overtime rate in the UK. Overtime pay depends on your employment contract. However, your average pay must not fall below the National Minimum Wage.
Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) means taking paid time off instead of receiving overtime pay. Many UK employers offer TOIL as an alternative to overtime payments.
Under the Working Time Regulations, the average working week (including overtime) is capped at 48 hours, calculated over 17 weeks. You can opt out in writing.
There is no legal requirement for double time. Some employers offer 2x pay for bank holidays and Sundays as a contractual benefit.