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The OT Pay calculation is based on Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations for overtime payment. It calculates the overtime pay entitlement for employees based on their monthly basic rate and overtime hours worked.
The calculator uses the MOM OT Pay formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula first calculates the hourly rate from the monthly basic salary, then applies the 1.5x multiplier for overtime hours as mandated by Singapore labor laws.
Details: Accurate OT calculation ensures compliance with Singapore's Employment Act, proper compensation for employees, and avoids legal disputes related to underpayment of overtime.
Tips: Enter the monthly basic rate in SGD/month and OT hours worked. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the OT pay according to MOM guidelines.
Q1: Who is eligible for OT pay in Singapore?
A: Non-workmen earning up to $2,600 SGD per month and workmen earning up to $4,500 SGD per month are entitled to OT pay under the Employment Act.
Q2: What is the maximum OT hours allowed?
A: The maximum OT hours is 72 hours per month as per MOM regulations.
Q3: Is the 1.5x multiplier always applicable?
A: Yes, the minimum OT rate is 1.5 times the hourly basic rate for work done beyond the normal hours of work.
Q4: How is the hourly rate calculated?
A: Hourly rate = (Monthly basic rate × 12) / (52 weeks × 44 hours) as per MOM's standard calculation method.
Q5: Are rest days and public holidays calculated differently?
A: Yes, work on rest days and public holidays have different pay calculations and may require higher multipliers than regular OT.