Overtime Calculation
حساب العمل الإضافي
📖 Definition
Saudi Labor Law requires overtime pay at 150% of the hourly wage (base wage + 50% premium). Standard working hours are 8 hours/day or 48 hours/week, reduced to 6 hours/day during Ramadan.
In everyday Saudi accounting work, overtime calculation matters because it affects invoice accuracy, financial reporting, tax filing, or ZATCA compliance depending on the transaction.
📖 التعريف بالعربية
يتطلب نظام العمل السعودي دفع أجر العمل الإضافي بنسبة 150% من الأجر بالساعة (الأجر الأساسي + 50% علاوة). ساعات العمل القياسية 8 ساعات/يوم أو 48 ساعة/أسبوع، تُخفض إلى 6 ساعات/يوم في رمضان.
💡 Example
Employee earning SAR 6,000/month: hourly rate = 6,000/(30×8) = SAR 25. Overtime = SAR 37.50/hour.
موظف يتقاضى 6,000 ريال/شهر: المعدل بالساعة = 6,000/(30×8) = 25 ريال. العمل الإضافي = 37.50 ريال/ساعة.
When this term matters
Invoices
Use the correct term and value before issuing ZATCA-compliant invoices or credit notes.
Reports
Map it to the right account, tax field, or compliance report to avoid reconciliation gaps.
Compliance
Keep the Arabic and English meaning aligned when working with auditors, ZATCA, or customers.
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