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Overtime pay calculator 2026 (Finland)
Under the Finnish Working Hours Act, the first two hours of daily overtime are paid at the normal rate plus 50% and further hours at plus 100%. Weekly overtime carries a 50% premium, and work on a Sunday or a national holiday 100%. If Sunday work is also overtime, both premiums are paid.
For example, at €20 an hour an 11-hour working day gives three hours of daily overtime and €40 of premiums. The calculator sorts the whole week’s hours into regular time, additional work (lisätyö), daily and weekly overtime and Sunday work. It works with hourly and monthly pay and also shows how much time off the compensation is worth.
Pay and hours
PayBy law, regular working time is at most 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week. If you agreed on fewer hours, work between your agreed hours and 40 is additional work (lisätyö), paid at your normal rate.
Enter the hours you worked each day. Tick ‘Holiday’ if the day is a church holiday, Independence Day or May Day: it is then paid like a Sunday.
Premiums in total
€40
Overtime and Sunday premiums for this week’s hours
| Hours worked | 43 h |
| Regular working time | 40 h |
| Daily overtime, +50% | 2 h |
| Daily overtime, +100% | 1 h |
| Hourly rate | €20.00 |
| Daily overtime premium | €40 |
| Pay for the week | €900 |
| As time off | 5 h |
All hours at the hourly rate, plus the premiums.
You can agree to take the compensation as time off. Overtime time off carries the same premiums: two hours at +50% make three hours off. It is given within six months unless agreed otherwise.
The calculator follows the standard working time model of the Working Hours Act 872/2019: 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week. Period-based work (jaksotyö), averaged and flexible working time count overtime differently. A collective agreement may give more, such as evening, night or Saturday supplements, which the Act does not provide.
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How is overtime pay calculated?
First, each day is checked on its own: work beyond eight hours is daily overtime. The first two overtime hours carry a 50% premium and further hours 100%. Then the week: if the remaining hours exceed 40, the excess is weekly overtime with a 50% premium. Every hour on a Sunday or public holiday also earns a 100% premium. All premiums are calculated from the plain hourly rate. Example: your rate is €20 and you work an 11-hour Wednesday. Three hours are daily overtime, which gives €40 in premiums: €10 for each of the first two hours and €20 for the third. For the three overtime hours you get €100 in total.
Overtime, additional work and Sunday work
Overtime (ylityö) is work done at the employer’s initiative beyond regular working time. Under the standard model the limits are 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week. Daily overtime is counted day by day. Weekly overtime is the hours in a week beyond 40 that are not daily overtime.
Additional work (lisätyö) is work beyond your agreed hours that stays within the legal limits. It arises when your agreed hours are shorter than the law allows, for example in part-time work. It is paid at least at your normal rate. Additional work needs your consent unless your employment contract provides for it, and overtime needs your consent each time.
Sunday work (sunnuntaityö) is work on a Sunday or a national holiday. It is paid at the normal rate plus 100%. If it is also overtime, the overtime premium is paid on top, calculated from the plain rate. Pay for additional work and overtime, and the Sunday premium, can be exchanged for time off by agreement, with the same premiums.
A collective agreement (TES) may give more than the Act, such as evening, night or Saturday supplements. If your sector has a TES, check it first.
Compensation under the Working Hours Act
| Work | What it is | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Additional work (lisätyö) | Hours beyond your agreed hours, up to 8 a day and 40 a week | Normal rate |
| Daily overtime, first 2 hours | More than 8 hours a day | +50% |
| Daily overtime, further hours | More than 10 hours a day | +100% |
| Weekly overtime | More than 40 hours a week that are not daily overtime | +50% |
| Sunday work | Sundays and national holidays | +100%, plus any overtime premium |
Example: at €20 an hour, an 8-hour Sunday shift pays €320.
Days paid like a Sunday in 2026
| Day | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday |
| Epiphany | 6 January 2026 | Tuesday |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday |
| Easter Sunday | 5 April 2026 | Sunday |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 | Monday |
| May Day | 1 May 2026 | Friday |
| Ascension Day | 14 May 2026 | Thursday |
| Whitsun | 24 May 2026 | Sunday |
| Midsummer Day | 20 June 2026 | Saturday |
| All Saints’ Day | 31 October 2026 | Saturday |
| Independence Day | 6 December 2026 | Sunday |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday |
| Boxing Day | 26 December 2026 | Saturday |
Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve are not holidays under the Act, but a collective agreement may pay extra for them.
Frequently asked questions
How much is overtime paid in Finland?
The first two hours of daily overtime are paid at the normal rate plus 50%, further hours plus 100%. Weekly overtime is paid at the normal rate plus 50%. A collective agreement may give more.
What is the difference between overtime and additional work?
Overtime (ylityö) is work beyond 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week. Additional work (lisätyö) is work beyond your agreed hours but within those limits: with an agreed 30-hour week, the hours from 30 to 40 are additional work. It is paid at your normal rate unless the collective agreement provides a premium.
How much is Sunday work paid?
Double: the normal rate plus 100%. At €20 an hour, an 8-hour Sunday shift pays €320. If Sunday work is also overtime, the overtime premium is added on top, calculated from the plain rate.
Which days are paid like a Sunday?
Sundays and national holidays: the church holidays (New Year’s Day, Epiphany, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whitsun, Midsummer Day, All Saints’ Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day) plus Independence Day on 6 December and May Day. Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve are not holidays under the Act, but a collective agreement may pay extra for them.
How is overtime calculated on a monthly salary?
The monthly salary is divided by the regular working hours, and the premiums are calculated from that hourly rate. Collective agreements often use 160 for a 40-hour week and 158 for a 37.5-hour week. Benefits in kind are included in the hourly rate.
Can I take overtime as time off?
Yes, if you agree on it. Time off carries the same premiums as pay: two overtime hours at +50% equal three hours off. The Sunday premium can also be taken as time off. It is given within six months unless agreed otherwise.
Do I have to agree to overtime?
No. Overtime needs your consent each time. If the work arrangements require it, consent can be given for a short period at once. Working time including overtime may average at most 48 hours a week over four months.
Is Saturday or evening work paid extra?
Not under the Act. Evening, night and Saturday supplements come from collective agreements, so check the TES for your sector.