Methodology
How this calculator works
The hourly basic rate is calculated as 12 times monthly basic salary divided by 52 weeks and 44 hours. Eligible overtime is then estimated at 1.5 times that hourly basic rate for each overtime hour.
Formula and sources reviewedMOM monthly-rated formulaReviewed 24 October 2026Published by Ezivo Calculator
🇸🇬 Singapore Overtime Pay Calculator
Estimate overtime pay from monthly basic salary and overtime hours.
Advanced overtime planning
Calculate overtime pay
More options: work week, allowance and recurrence+
Uses the monthly-rated hourly-rate approach with a default 44-hour week. Eligibility under Part 4 of the Employment Act depends on role and salary.
Estimated overtime pay
$0.00
Hourly basic rate$0.00
Overtime hourly rate$0.00
Monthly average if recurring$0.00
Annualised overtime$0.00
Work week used44.0 hrs
Multiplier1.50×
Worked example
Reading the result
For S$2,400 monthly basic salary, the hourly basic rate is about S$12.59. Ten overtime hours at 1.5 times that rate produce an estimate of about S$188.81.
Accuracy checklist
Validate your Singapore estimate
- 1Separate base cash salary, bonus, overtime, taxable benefits and employer-paid items before calculating. Use the correct pay frequency and MOM monthly-rated formula setting, and do not subtract an employer contribution from take-home pay unless it is genuinely withheld from the employee.
- 2Compare gross pay, taxable pay, employee deductions and net cash as separate result lines. This makes it easier to find whether a difference comes from income tax, a capped contribution, an optional deduction or the conversion between annual and pay-period amounts.
- 3Check the Singapore estimate against an actual payslip and Singapore Ministry of Manpower — overtime pay calculator and eligibility. Payroll calendars, cumulative withholding, rounding, benefits, arrears and one-off payments can create period-by-period differences even when the annual method and inputs are reasonable.
- 4Save the inputs, selected options and calculation date with the result. If the estimate informs a payment, return, contract or application, rerun it when the MOM monthly-rated formula rules or your underlying figures change and compare the updated breakdown with the earlier version.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is every employee entitled to statutory overtime pay?+
No. Part 4 coverage depends on the employee's role and basic monthly salary.
Does the formula use gross salary?+
No. The MOM formula uses monthly basic salary for an eligible monthly-rated employee.
What overtime multiplier is used?+
The estimate uses at least 1.5 times the hourly basic rate.
Sources and review
Author: Ezivo Calculator. Reviewed by: Ezivo Calculator technical QA. Primary reference: Singapore Ministry of Manpower — overtime pay calculator and eligibility. Rules reviewed 24 October 2026.
Rule period: Current published rules within the page’s stated period and scope
Next scheduled review: 15 December 2026
The implemented rates, thresholds, displayed scope and representative boundary behaviour were reviewed against the primary source linked on the page.
Important scope
Monthly-rated employees covered by Part 4 of the Employment Act. Eligibility depends on job type and basic salary; allowances, rest days, public holidays and non-standard contractual hours are excluded. This calculator provides general information and a planning estimate, not financial, tax, legal or professional advice.