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SALARY & TAX / FREE CALCULATOR

Overtime pay calculator

Work out overtime earnings and an estimated tax deduction.

Method and references reviewed 5 November 2026
YOUR NUMBERS

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A CLEARER PICTURE

Overtime after estimated income tax

R 1 665,00

This period’s gross amount less estimated incremental income tax only

Gross earnings
R 2 250,00
Estimated extra income tax
R 585,00
Other annual taxable income
R 360 000,00
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BEHIND THE NUMBER

Your calculation, unpacked.

Gross earnings
R 2 250,00
Estimated extra income tax
R 585,00
Other annual taxable income
R 360 000,00
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THE WORKINGS

How this calculation works

Gross overtime equals ordinary hourly pay × overtime hours × the agreed multiplier. The extra income tax is the annual tax difference when this period’s overtime is added once to your other annual taxable income.

A worked example

R150 × 10 hours × 1.5 gives R2 250 gross. At R360 000 other taxable income, the estimated extra income tax is R585, before UIF or other payroll deductions.

Assumptions & limitations

  • The starting 1.5 multiplier is an example. BCEA coverage, earnings thresholds, agreements, Sunday/public holiday rules and paid time off can change your entitlement. Confirm your contract; this tool does not determine eligibility.
  • Net estimate deducts income tax only; this overtime amount is added once, not assumed every month.

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