Rates updated for 2026
Overtime calculator (2026)
Compute overtime pay starting from the hourly rate or the gross salary, with the legal minimum 75% premium or a custom one.
Estimated result
Estimated result: 0,00 lei
Contribution breakdown
| Hourly rate (lei/hour) | 0,00 lei |
|---|---|
| Overtime hours | 0 |
| Applied premium (%) | 0,00 lei |
| Total employer cost | 0,00 lei |
Estimate based on the general 2026 rates. This is not tax advice. For complex cases (special exemptions, meal vouchers, other income, particular situations) check with your accountant.
How overtime is paid in 2026
Overtime is the hours worked beyond the normal working schedule. Under the Labour Code (art. 121–123), it is usually compensated with paid time off, and if that is not possible, it is paid with a premium of at least 75% of the base salary, applied to the hours actually worked.
Premiums set by law
The minimum overtime premium is 75%. Night work is paid with a premium of at least 25% (art. 126). Work on public holidays, when no compensatory days off are granted, is paid with a 100% premium (art. 142).
The weekend premium
The premium for weekend work is not fixed by law — it is set by the collective or individual employment contract. That is why, in the calculator, the premium is a parameter you can configure according to company policy.
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Frequently asked questions about overtime
- What is the minimum overtime premium?
- The Labour Code sets a premium of at least 75% of the base salary for overtime that cannot be compensated with paid time off (art. 123).
- How is the hourly rate calculated?
- The hourly rate is obtained by dividing the monthly gross salary by the number of working hours in the month. Alternatively, you can enter the hourly rate directly in the calculator.
- What premium applies for the weekend?
- The weekend premium is not set by law, but by the collective or individual employment contract. In the calculator you can set it manually, according to company policy.
- How are public holidays paid?
- Work on public holidays, if not compensated with days off, is paid with a 100% premium of the base salary (art. 142).