Overtime Pay Computation (DOLE Rules)

Created: Jan 05, 2026 Updated: Jan 05, 2026

Overtime Pay Rates

Work performed beyond 8 hours a day is considered overtime and must be compensated accordingly:

Type of DayRateFormula
Ordinary Day+25%Hourly Rate × 1.25 × OT Hours
Rest Day / Special Day+30%Hourly Rate × 1.30 × 1.30 × OT Hours
Regular Holiday+30%Hourly Rate × 2.00 × 1.30 × OT Hours

Example Computation:

Daily Rate: ₱610
Hourly Rate: ₱610 ÷ 8 = ₱76.25
OT on ordinary day (2 hours): ₱76.25 × 1.25 × 2 = ₱190.63

Legal Basis

Article 87, Labor Code of the Philippines