Overtime Pay Calculator

What is overtime?

Under the Labour Act, overtime is work exceeding 45 hours per week. The weekly working time is, as a rule, capped at 45 hours; every hour beyond that counts as overtime and is subject to a premium. Overtime requires the employee's written consent and may not exceed the annual limit of 270 hours.

If a shorter week is agreed by contract, work up to 45 hours is "extended-time work" paid at a 25% premium, while work beyond 45 hours is overtime at a 50% premium.

How is overtime pay calculated?

For each hour of overtime, 50% more than the normal hourly wage (1.5×) is paid. This tool multiplies your hourly gross wage by the multiplier (default 1.5) and by the overtime hours to compute the gross overtime pay.

Legal basis and limits

• Overtime may not exceed 270 hours per year.
• The employee's written consent is required (renewed annually).
• Instead of premium pay, the employee may use 1.5 hours of free time for each overtime hour.
• Night work and rest breaks are subject to separate rules.

Example calculation

A worker with an hourly gross wage of 150 ₺ working 10 overtime hours a month: 150 × 1.5 × 10 = 2,250 ₺ gross overtime pay.

Points to watch

• Proof of overtime matters; workplace records, timesheets and witness statements can serve as evidence.
• Overtime rules may be assessed differently for senior managers.
• If the wage is agreed to include overtime, this is valid only up to 270 hours a year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overtime premium?

50% for work beyond 45 hours; 25% for extended-time work up to 45 hours where a shorter week was agreed.

Can I be made to work overtime without consent?

As a rule no; except in extraordinary situations, written consent is required.

Can I take time off instead of overtime pay?

Yes; the employee may request 1.5 hours of free time per overtime hour instead of premium pay.

The result is for information only; seek expert advice for a precise calculation.