Overtime Calculator
Enter your hourly wage, overtime hours per month and a premium of 0, 25, 50 or 100 % to see the base pay, the premium and the total pay for your overtime.
Total Compensation
€250.00
10.0 hours x €25.00 / hr
Breakdown
All amounts are gross. In 2026 overtime pay and overtime premiums are fully subject to wage tax and social insurance. Only premiums for night, Sunday and public holiday work actually performed are tax-free under § 3b EStG; the calculator does not show them separately.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do overtime hours have to be paid?
Generally yes, if they are ordered or tolerated by the employer. However, many employment contracts provide for compensation through time off or a lump-sum settlement.
Are overtime surcharges taxed?
Yes, overtime surcharges are fully subject to tax and social insurance contributions. Only surcharges for Sunday, public holiday, and night work are tax-free under certain conditions.
Is there a statutory right to overtime surcharges?
No, German law does not provide for a statutory overtime premium. Whether a surcharge is paid, and how much, is set by a collective agreement, a works agreement or your employment contract – which is why you choose the rate yourself in the calculator (0, 25, 50 or 100 %). Example: 10 overtime hours at 20 euros with a 25 % surcharge give 200 euros base pay plus 50 euros surcharge, 250 euros gross in total.
Guide
What is the Overtime Calculator?
The overtime calculator computes the remuneration for overtime hours worked, optionally with overtime surcharges.
How does the Overtime Calculator work?
Enter your hourly rate, the number of overtime hours and any surcharge rate. The calculator determines the gross overtime pay with the premium set by your collective agreement or contract (0, 25, 50 or 100 %). It does not show separately whether part of it is tax-free under § 3b EStG as a premium for night, Sunday or public holiday work.
Key Data and Facts
Overtime pay and overtime premiums are fully subject to wage tax and social security contributions. Only premiums for night, Sunday and public holiday work actually performed are tax-free under § 3b EStG, calculated on a base wage of at most 50 EUR per hour; they are exempt from social insurance only up to a base wage of 25 EUR per hour (§ 1(1) no. 1 SvEV).
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate overtime pay step by step: 1. Determine the hourly wage: monthly gross / monthly working hours. At 3,600 EUR gross and 40 h/week (40 x 13 / 3 = 173.33 h a month): 3,600 / 173.33 = 20.77 EUR. 2. Enter the number of overtime hours: only hours beyond the contractually agreed working time. 3. Check the surcharge rate: overtime surcharge according to the collective or employment agreement (often 25%); there is no statutory overtime premium. Premiums for night, Sunday or public holiday work actually performed are tax-free under § 3b EStG up to these shares of the base wage: night work (8 p.m.-6 a.m.) 25%, midnight to 4 a.m. 40% if work started before midnight; Sunday work 50%; public holidays and 31 December from 2 p.m. 125%; 24 December from 2 p.m., 25 and 26 December and 1 May 150%. The base wage counts at most 50 EUR per hour; the premiums are free of social insurance contributions only if the base wage does not exceed 25 EUR per hour. 4. Calculate the pay: overtime wage = hourly wage x (1 + surcharge). Total pay = overtime wage x number of hours. 5. Tax treatment: overtime pay and overtime premiums remain fully subject to tax and social security contributions in 2026. Only the § 3b EStG premiums for night, Sunday and public holiday work actually performed are tax-free; the calculator does not show them separately.
Calculation Example
Hourly wage 20.77 EUR (3,600 EUR / 173.33 h), 15 overtime hours without bonus: 15 x 20.77 = 311.55 EUR gross. With a 25% bonus: 20.77 x 1.25 = 25.96 EUR per hour; 311.55 EUR + 77.89 EUR bonus = 389.44 EUR gross.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
Reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Last updated:
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