Philippines Overtime Calculator
Estimate Philippines overtime pay using the local baseline of 48 hours, PHP (₱) wages, and the country-specific overtime rule explained below.
Philippines overtime pay estimate calculator
Estimate ordinary-day overtime after 8 hours, then adjust the multiplier for rest day, holiday, or night work.
Min Wage Floor: Varies by Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board wage order
Daily overtime, rest day, and holiday rules
The Labor Code of the Philippines uses a daily overtime baseline: normal hours of work should not exceed 8 hours a day. Work beyond 8 hours on an ordinary working day is paid with an additional premium of at least 25% of the regular hourly rate, which is commonly estimated as 1.25x. Overtime on rest days, special days, and regular holidays uses higher stacked formulas, and night shift differential adds at least 10% for covered hours worked between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Minimum wages are regional, so workers should check the applicable wage order for their location.
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Philippines overtime pay, rates, and working-time rules
Philippines overtime searches are usually formula-driven: ordinary-day overtime after 8 hours, rest-day or holiday premiums, night shift differential, and region-specific minimum wage. This page starts with the ordinary-day 1.25x calculation and flags when higher formulas may apply.
Use 1.25x for ordinary-day overtime beyond 8 hours. Change the multiplier for rest day, special holiday, regular holiday, or night-shift scenarios because those formulas can stack differently.
Official sources
DOLE — Book 3: Conditions of EmploymentBureau of Labor Relations — Book III Conditions of EmploymentBureau of Working Conditions — official resourcesLast reviewed: July 2, 2026
Sources: DOLE, BLR, Bureau of Working Conditions
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Rule last reviewed: July 2, 2026Page last updated: July 8, 2026Official sources
- DOLE — Book 3: Conditions of EmploymentDOLE — Book 3: Conditions of Employment · checked 2026-07-07
- Bureau of Labor Relations — Book III Conditions of EmploymentBureau of Labor Relations — Book III Conditions of Employment · checked 2026-07-07
- Bureau of Working Conditions — official resourcesBureau of Working Conditions — official resources · checked 2026-07-07
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Philippines overtime: start with the 8-hour workday
Philippines overtime intent is very formula-focused. Workers usually want to know the overtime rate after 8 hours, whether rest day and holiday formulas are different, and how night shift differential fits in. The ordinary-day calculator uses 1.25x because work beyond 8 hours on a regular working day receives an additional premium of at least 25% of the regular hourly wage.
Ordinary day overtime
Use 1.25x for hours beyond 8 on an ordinary working day.
Rest day or holiday work
Use the correct stacked day-rate and overtime premium instead of the ordinary-day formula.
Night differential
Covered work from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. can add at least 10% to the applicable hourly rate.
Philippines overtime formula
Hourly rate = daily rate ÷ 8 hours
Ordinary overtime hourly rate = hourly rate × 1.25
Overtime pay = ordinary overtime hourly rate × overtime hours
Example: a worker with a ₱800 daily rate has an hourly rate of ₱100. Ordinary-day overtime at 1.25x is ₱125/hour. Six ordinary overtime hours would estimate ₱750 overtime pay before checking any night, rest day, or holiday premium.
What to check before using the Philippines calculator
- Regional wage order: use the correct minimum wage for the worker's region, sector, and classification.
- Day type: ordinary day, rest day, special day, and regular holiday work use different formulas.
- Night shift: check whether hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. add night shift differential.
- Coverage: managerial, field, domestic, or special categories may have different labor-code treatment.
Overview of labor guidelines in Philippines:
- Regulatory Body: Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
- Major Legislation: Labor Code of the Philippines
- Wage Baseline: Varies by Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board wage order
- Weekly Threshold: Daily after 8 hours worked
Calculations Case Study for Philippines
If an employee earns a standard hourly base pay of ₱100.00 and works 54 hours in a week:
- Regular Hours: 48 hours × ₱100.00 = ₱4800.00
- Overtime hourly rate: ₱100.00 × 1.25 = ₱125.00/hour
- Overtime Pay: 6 OT hours × ₱125.00 = ₱750.00
- Grand Total Weekly Pay: ₱5550.00
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overtime rate in the Philippines?
For ordinary working days, work beyond 8 hours is paid with an additional premium of at least 25% of the regular hourly rate, often estimated as 1.25x.
What is the Night Shift Differential?
Philippine law generally requires an extra 10% premium for covered work performed between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. It can interact with overtime, rest day, or holiday rates.
When does overtime start in the Philippines?
The normal daily limit is 8 hours. Work performed beyond 8 hours in a day is treated as overtime, subject to the applicable ordinary-day, rest-day, or holiday formula.
Is overtime weekly or daily in the Philippines?
The core overtime trigger is daily after 8 hours, not a U.S.-style weekly 40-hour trigger. Weekly rest day and holiday rules can still affect the multiplier.
Do rest days and holidays use the same 1.25x multiplier?
No. Rest day, special holiday, and regular holiday work can use higher rates, and overtime on those days can add another premium on top of the day-rate formula.
Which minimum wage should I use?
Use the minimum wage for the worker's region and sector under the applicable Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board wage order.