Namibia Overtime and Hourly Pay Calculator
Turn your salary into an hourly rate, then see what your overtime and Sunday or public holiday work should pay. Based on the minimum rates in Namibia’s Labour Act.
Your results
Pay before tax and other deductions.
| Per week | Per month | |
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| Basic pay | ||
| Overtime pay | ||
| Sunday or public holiday pay | ||
| Total overtime pay | ||
| Gross pay |
| Your pay in other terms | Amount |
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| Per hour | |
| Per day | |
| Per week | |
| Per month | |
| Per year |
How we work it out
The steps behind your result.
Your hourly rate
A weekly wage is divided by your normal hours a week. A monthly salary is first turned into a weekly wage by multiplying by 12 and dividing by 52. For example, N$8 000 a month is about N$1 846 a week, or N$41.03 an hour on 45 hours.
Overtime pay
Overtime from Monday to Saturday is paid at least one and a half times your hourly rate. Multiply the rate by 1.5 and by the overtime hours.
Sundays and public holidays
Hours worked on a Sunday or public holiday are generally paid at least double your hourly rate. Your contract or a collective agreement may give you more.
Weekly and monthly figures
A month has about 4.33 weeks (52 divided by 12). Hours you enter per month are converted to weekly hours, so we can check them against the legal limits.
Common questions
What counts as overtime in Namibia?
Overtime is work done beyond your normal hours, which may not be more than 45 hours a week. It can only be worked by agreement between you and your employer.
How much overtime can I be asked to work?
Overtime may not be more than 3 hours in a day or 10 hours in a week. The calculator warns you if the hours you enter are above these limits.
What rate should overtime be paid at?
At least one and a half times your hourly basic wage. Work on a Sunday or public holiday is generally paid at least double. These are minimums, so your contract may pay more.
Is overtime taxed?
Yes. Overtime is part of your income, so it is included when your employer works out your PAYE. Your take-home pay will be lower than the gross figures shown here.
Why does my payslip show a different hourly rate?
Employers can use slightly different methods, such as a different number of weeks in a month or different normal hours. Ask your employer how they calculate your rate and compare it with the Labour Act.
Where can I get help if I am not paid correctly?
Start by speaking to your employer or your HR department. If it is not resolved, you can contact the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation or a labour practitioner.
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