Overtime Calculator

Calculate your overtime pay according to Panama labor laws

Results Breakdown

Base Hourly Rate: $0.00
Partial Regular Pay: $0.00
Total Overtime 25%: $0.00
Total Overtime 50%: $0.00
Total Overtime 75%: $0.00
Total Day Off 50%: $0.00
Total Holiday 150%: $0.00
Estimated Gross Total: $0.00

How is overtime paid in Panama?

The Labor Code establishes specific surcharges for overtime, depending on when the hours are worked.

25% Surcharge (Daytime)

Applies to overtime worked during the daytime period (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).

50% Surcharge (Nighttime)

Applies to overtime worked during the nighttime period (6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).

75% Surcharge

Additional surcharge for hours worked in excess of the legal limits, or nighttime overtime for an employee whose regular shift is already nighttime.

Holidays (150%)

Working on a national holiday requires a 150% surcharge over the regular wage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum overtime allowed?
A maximum of 3 overtime hours per day and 9 per week is allowed. Excess requires higher surcharges (75%).
How do I calculate my hourly rate?
Monthly salary is divided by 30 (daily salary) and then by 8, 7.5, or 7 depending on whether your shift is day, mixed, or night.