How is overtime calculated in South Africa?

Under the BCEA, overtime is paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly rate on weekdays and Saturdays, and 2 times on Sundays and public holidays.

What is the overtime rate in South Africa?

The standard overtime rate is 1.5x your normal wage. Work on Sundays and public holidays is paid at 2x your normal rate.

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Calculate overtime at 1.5x and 2x rates under the BCEA

Overtime

Work out what your extra hours are worth

Your Normal Pay

Pay Period

Normal Hours / Week

Overtime Hours (1.5x)

Sunday / Holiday Hours (2x)

Total overtime pay

for these hours

R0Normal hourly

Overtime breakdown

Normal hourly rateR0

Overtime at 1.5xR0

Sunday/holiday at 2xR0

✓ Total overtime earnedR0

⚠Overtime is added to your salary and taxed at your marginal rate. The BCEA limits overtime to 10 hours/week for most employees.