Finland Overtime Pay Calculator (Ylityökorvaus)

Calculate Finnish overtime pay (ylityökorvaus): +50% for the first 2 hours of daily overtime and +100% after that, and +50% for weekly overtime.

Overtime pay
—Hours at +50%
—Hours at +100%
—Pay at +50%
—Pay at +100%
—Overtime increase only

Daily overtime is work beyond 8 hours a day; weekly overtime is work beyond 40 hours a week that is not daily overtime. Overtime needs your consent each time. Collective agreements may pay more or allow time off instead.

What it does


Under section 20 of the Finnish Working Hours Act (työaikalaki) daily overtime (ylityö) is paid at the hourly wage +50% for the first 2 hours and +100% for the following hours. Weekly overtime is paid at +50%. The overtime pay can be swapped for paid time off of the same length if agreed.

How to use it


  1. Type your hourly wage.
  2. Type the daily and weekly overtime hours.
  3. Read the overtime pay.

The arithmetic runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere and nothing is stored, so you can use these with real numbers.

Frequently asked questions


How much for 3 hours of daily overtime at 20 € an hour?
2 × 30 € + 1 × 40 € = 100 €.

How is weekly overtime paid?
At the hourly wage +50%, for every hour.

Can I refuse overtime?
Yes, overtime needs your consent each time or for a short period agreed in advance.

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