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Overtime pay calculator Ireland
How the overtime pay calculator works in Ireland
Overtime pay is your normal hourly rate boosted by a multiplier, paid on the extra hours you work:
At €20 an hour on time-and-a-half (1.5×), each overtime hour is worth €30; 5 hours comes to €150. Switch to 2× (double time) and the same 5 hours pays €200. It's pure arithmetic with no tax data, so it never goes out of date.
These are gross amounts — overtime is taxed like the rest of your pay. See take-home with the net salary calculator.
Overtime pay rules in Ireland
Unlike many countries, Ireland has no statutory overtime rate. The law sets limits on hours, not on a premium you must be paid — so whether you get time-and-a-half or double time depends on your contract, a collective agreement, or an Employment Regulation Order. Here's what the rules actually say:
- The standard working week is 39 hours. Many contracts treat hours beyond this as overtime, but that's a contract term, not a legal requirement.
- You can't average more than 48 hours a week over a 4-month reference period — this is the hard cap under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997.
- Sunday work carries a legal entitlement to a premium (extra pay, paid time off, or both) where it isn't already built into your rate.
- Public holidays have their own entitlement (a paid day off, an extra day's pay, or a day in lieu) — separate from any overtime multiplier.
- Common multipliers Irish employers use are 1.5× (time-and-a-half) and 2× (double time), often double time for Sundays and public holidays.
So before you assume a rate, check your contract — then use the calculator above to see exactly what those overtime hours are worth.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate overtime pay in Ireland?
Multiply your hourly rate by the multiplier, then by overtime hours. €20 × 1.5 × 5 = €150 (an overtime rate of €30/hour).
Is premium overtime pay required by law?
There's no statutory right to a premium rate in Ireland unless your contract or agreement provides one. Many employers pay 1.5× or 2× — check your contract.
How much is overtime pay in Ireland?
There's no fixed legal amount — it depends on your contract. The most common rates are time-and-a-half (1.5×) and double time (2×). At €20/hour, that's €30 or €40 per overtime hour.
What rate is overtime paid at in Ireland?
Whatever your contract or agreement sets. Ireland has no statutory premium rate, so 1.5× and 2× are conventions, not legal minimums. Sunday work and public holidays do carry separate legal entitlements.
What is the maximum I can work per week?
An average of 48 hours per week over a 4-month reference period, under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. The standard working week is 39 hours.
Is overtime taxed differently?
No — it's taxed like normal pay via income tax, USC and PRSI. Use the net salary calculator for take-home.
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A maths tool giving gross figures only — not tax or employment-law advice. See our methodology and the net salary calculator for take-home pay.