Oman Overtime Pay Calculator (RD 53/2023)
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Under Oman's Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023), normal working hours are capped at 9 hours per day or 45 hours per week. Any work beyond this must be compensated with premium overtime pay.
How the calculation works
Overtime Premium Rates
- Daytime Overtime: 125% of your normal hourly basic wage.
- Nighttime Overtime: 150% of your normal hourly basic wage.
- Rest Days & Public Holidays: 150% of your normal hourly basic wage, PLUS another day off in lieu.
- Ramadan: For Muslim workers, normal hours are reduced to 6 per day or 30 per week. Any hour beyond this is overtime.
What to do next
Recovering unpaid overtime
- Track your hours: Keep a personal log of all hours worked beyond the 9-hour daily limit.
- Compare with WPS: Ensure the overtime is reflected in the Wage Protection System transfers.
- File a complaint: Report violations to the Labour Care Department (80077000).
Worked example
Worked example
If your basic wage yields an hourly rate of OMR 2.00:
1 hour of daytime overtime = OMR 2.50 (125%).
1 hour on a Friday (rest day) = OMR 3.00 (150%) + a day in lieu.
Where to file
Ministry of Labour (Oman) — www.mol.gov.om · Helpline: 80077000
Channel for overtime claims.
Common questions
Can my employer force me to work overtime?
Under the Labour Law, overtime generally requires the written consent of the worker, unless there is a severe operational emergency.