Overtime Pay Calculator Kenya
Calculate exact statutory overtime wages under the Kenya Employment Act. This 2026 tool automatically applies the mandatory 1.5x regular rate and the 2.0x public holiday multiplier to your base salary.
Hours worked beyond standard limits on regular workdays.
Hours worked on statutory rest days or gazetted public holidays.
*Overtime earnings are fully subject to standard PAYE taxation.
Understanding Overtime Rates in Kenya
Our compliant Overtime Pay Calculator operates using legally mandated parameters. These rules are governed by the Kenya Employment Act, Cap 226 alongside general Wages Orders.
How Statutory Overtime Multipliers Work
Under Kenyan labor law, standard working hours typically encompass 52 hours per week. Any time worked beyond these limits officially constitutes overtime. Our tool automatically applies the correct legal multipliers.
| Overtime Type | Statutory Multiplier | Calculation Logic |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Overtime | 1.5x (Time and a half) | Applied to hours worked beyond normal limits on regular workdays. |
| Holiday / Rest Day | 2.0x (Double time) | Applied to hours worked on gazetted public holidays or weekly rest days. |
| Hourly Rate Divisor | 225 hours | The standard divisor used to convert a monthly basic salary into an hourly wage. |
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