10 weekday overtime hours on a KSh 40,000 salary pay KSh 3,077 before tax.
How overtime is calculated
Your hourly rate is worked out by dividing your monthly gross salary by the standard monthly working hours, commonly based on a 45-hour working week. Overtime worked beyond your normal hours on a weekday is paid at 1.5 times that hourly rate, while work on a rest day or public holiday is paid at double the hourly rate.
The exact standard hours used can vary by sector and by what your specific employment contract or any applicable collective bargaining agreement specifies, so this calculator uses the commonly cited 45-hour baseline; check your contract if your sector uses a different standard.
Rates used in this calculator
Employment Act entitlements
Severance (redundancy)
15 days’ pay per completed year
Service pay
15 days’ pay per completed year (non-NSSF members)
Annual leave
21 working days (1.75 days a month)
Overtime
1.5× on weekdays, 2× on rest days and public holidays
Maximum deductions from pay
Two-thirds of wages
NITA levy (employer)
KSh 50 per employee a month
Frequently asked questions
What is the overtime pay rate in Kenya?
Weekday overtime beyond normal working hours is paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. Work on a rest day or public holiday is paid at 2 times the regular hourly rate.
How is the hourly rate worked out from a monthly salary?
Your monthly gross salary is divided by the standard monthly working hours, commonly based on a 45-hour week, to arrive at an hourly rate, which the overtime multiplier is then applied to.
Do managers and supervisors get overtime pay?
Generally no. Employees in genuinely managerial, executive or supervisory roles are typically excluded from statutory overtime entitlements under common interpretations of the Employment Act.
Is overtime pay taxable?
Yes, overtime earnings are added to your basic salary and taxed as ordinary income through PAYE.