Your gross hourly pay rate.
| Day | Hours | Break (min) | Net Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 7.0 | ||
| Tue | 7.0 | ||
| Wed | 7.0 | ||
| Thu | 7.0 | ||
| Fri | 7.0 | ||
| Sat | 4.0 | ||
| Sun | 0.0 |
Under Singapore's Employment Act, the standard work week is 44 hours (or 8 hours/day). Overtime is paid at 1.5× the basic hourly rate for work beyond contractual hours.
Gross Weekly Pay
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Under Singapore's Employment Act, the standard work week is 44 hours. Overtime is capped at 72 hours per month and paid at 1.5× the basic hourly rate.
Working hours and overtime under Singapore's Employment Act
What are the standard working hours in Singapore?
Under the Employment Act, the maximum contractual working hours are 44 hours per week (or 8 hours per day). Employees covered by Part IV of the Act (earning up to S$4,500/month for non-workmen, or S$4,500 for workmen) are entitled to overtime pay for any work beyond these hours.
How is overtime calculated in Singapore?
Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the basic hourly rate. The maximum overtime permitted is 72 hours per month. Overtime applies to employees covered by Part IV of the Employment Act. Managers, executives, and higher-paid employees are generally not covered for overtime.
What about rest days and public holidays?
Employees are entitled to 1 rest day per week. If required to work on a rest day, pay is at 1.5x for work within normal hours and 2x for overtime. Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays. Work on public holidays is paid at an additional day's salary or given a day off in lieu.
Employment Act Aligned: Based on Singapore employment standards. This calculator provides estimates only -- refer to Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for official guidance.
How to track working hours, calculate pay, and meet Employment Act requirements
Why is time tracking important in Singapore?
The Employment Act requires employers to keep detailed records of hours worked for employees covered by Part IV (non-workmen earning up to S$2,600 per month and workmen earning up to S$4,500). Accurate time cards are essential for calculating overtime pay at 1.5 times the hourly rate. Without proper records, disputes over pay can be difficult to resolve.
What are the standard working hours in Singapore?
Under the Employment Act, the standard is 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week. If you work 5 days a week, your daily limit is 9 hours (to make up the 44-hour week). Any hours beyond 44 per week (or 8/9 per day) count as overtime. You cannot be required to work more than 12 hours in any single day, including overtime.
How do you calculate hourly rate from a monthly salary?
Divide your monthly basic salary by 26 (the standard number of working days per month), then divide by 8 (hours per day). For a salary of S$2,600: S$2,600 / 26 / 8 = S$12.50 per hour. This is the rate used for overtime calculations. The overtime rate is 1.5 times this, so S$18.75 per overtime hour in this example.
How does time tracking work for shift workers?
Shift workers in Singapore may work up to 12 hours per shift, provided they do not exceed 44 hours per week on average over a continuous 3-week period. Time cards for shift workers should record the start and end time of each shift, any break periods, and total hours. Overtime kicks in when weekly hours exceed 44 on average.
What counts as a break and does it affect pay?
Employees are entitled to a break after 6 consecutive hours of work. Breaks are typically 30 to 60 minutes and are not counted as working time — so they are not paid. If you work from 9am to 6pm with a 1-hour lunch break, your paid hours are 8, not 9. Your time card should clearly show break times to avoid disputes.
How are public holiday hours recorded?
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays per year. If you work on a public holiday, you are entitled to an extra day pay on top of your normal salary. If you also work overtime on that day, overtime hours are paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate on top of the holiday pay. Your time card should mark public holiday work separately for accurate payroll.
What digital tools can replace paper time cards?
Many Singapore businesses use digital time-tracking apps like TimeCamp, Deputy, or StaffAny. These record clock-in and clock-out times automatically, calculate overtime, and export data to payroll systems. MOM accepts electronic records as long as they are accurate and accessible. Digital tools reduce errors and make it easier to comply with the Employment Act record-keeping requirements.
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