Kenya Overtime Pay Calculator

Use this overtime calculator Kenya to compute overtime pay under the Employment Act 2007: 1.5× normal hourly rate on a weekday and 2× on rest days and public holidays.

Calculator
Result
Overtime KES 3,487.18
Normal hourly rateKES 205.13
Weekday OT (6 h × 1.5)KES 1,846.15
Rest-day OT (4 h × 2)KES 1,641.03
Total overtimeKES 3,487.18
Gross pay this month (basic + OT)KES 43,487.18

Hourly rate uses 45 working hours per week as the statutory baseline.

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Overtime under the Employment Act 2007

Section 27 caps normal working hours at 52 per week for adults and requires overtime at 1.5× the normal rate, or 2× on rest days and public holidays.

Overtime hours combined with normal hours must not exceed 116 hours in any two-week period.

Worked examples

Cashier on KES 40,000 working 6h OT weekday + 4h Sunday
  • Hourly ≈ KES 205 · Weekday OT = 6 × 205 × 1.5 ≈ KES 1,846
  • Sunday OT = 4 × 205 × 2 ≈ KES 1,641
  • Total OT ≈ KES 3,487

Frequently asked questions

Are overtime hours capped?
Yes. Combined normal + overtime hours cannot exceed 116 in any two consecutive weeks.
Does overtime apply to managerial staff?
Generally no. The Employment Act exempts staff in management capacity from overtime requirements.
Are public holidays always 2×?
Yes. Work on rest days and gazetted public holidays attracts double the hourly rate.
Is overtime taxable?
Yes. Overtime is added to gross and subject to PAYE, SHIF, NSSF and AHL.
Does Veira track shifts and overtime?
Yes. Veira clock-in records flow straight into payroll with overtime auto-flagged.

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