This overtime pay calculator, provided by Hesapstan, helps estimate the amount payable for extra working hours in Turkey. It is informational only and does not replace official payroll records, employment contracts or legal advice.
What is overtime pay in Turkey?
Overtime pay is the increased wage paid for work performed beyond normal working hours. In Turkey, everyday language often uses the term fazla mesai, but legally it is useful to distinguish between fazla çalışma and fazla sürelerle çalışma.
The practical question is usually simple: “How much overtime pay should I receive?” This calculator gives an initial estimate based on wage and extra hours.
- Estimate overtime pay for extra hours
- Calculate additional pay from hourly wage or salary
- Understand the difference between overtime and extra-hours work
- Check payroll or job offer assumptions
- Get a first estimate before professional review
This calculator is informational only. Employment contracts, collective agreements, payroll records, work schedules, sector rules and legal practice may change the result.
Fazla çalışma vs fazla sürelerle çalışma
Not every extra hour is treated in exactly the same way. Turkish labour rules distinguish between work exceeding 45 hours per week and work above the agreed weekly time but up to 45 hours.
- Fazla çalışma: generally work exceeding 45 hours per week, usually paid at 50% above the normal hourly rate.
- Fazla sürelerle çalışma: if weekly working time is agreed below 45 hours, work above that agreed time and up to 45 hours is usually paid at 25% above the normal hourly rate.
- The 45-hour weekly threshold is a key reference in overtime calculations.
- Specific sectors, contracts and work arrangements may require separate review.
If a worker whose weekly schedule is 45 hours works 48 hours, the extra 3 hours may be treated as overtime. If the agreed weekly time is 40 hours and the worker works 44 hours, the extra 4 hours may fall under fazla sürelerle çalışma.
How is overtime pay calculated?
The basic method is to find the normal hourly wage first, then apply the increased rate depending on the type of extra work.
- Determine monthly gross salary or hourly wage.
- Calculate the normal hourly wage.
- Enter the number of extra hours worked.
- Apply the 50% increased rate for overtime work where applicable.
- Apply the 25% increased rate for extra-hours work where applicable.
- Calculate estimated total overtime pay.
For general salary calculation, use the Salary Calculator. To convert gross salary into net salary, use the Gross to Net Salary Calculator.
Should overtime be calculated from net or gross salary?
For a quick personal estimate, some workers use net salary. For payroll-based or formal calculations, gross wage and payroll records are usually the safer basis.
- Gross salary gives a clearer basis for hourly wage calculation.
- Net salary calculations are approximate.
- Bonuses, allowances and side benefits may not always be treated the same way.
- Payroll and time records matter in real claims.
If the calculation is for a formal claim or employment dispute, net salary alone is not enough. Payroll records, employment contract and work records should be reviewed.
How to use the calculator
- Enter salary or hourly wage.
- Check whether the calculation is based on gross or net amount if the option exists.
- Enter the number of overtime hours.
- Choose whether the work is overtime or extra-hours work.
- Run the calculation.
- Use the result as an estimate, not as a final legal finding.
Work exceeding 45 hours per week is generally calculated with a 50% increase. If agreed weekly work time is below 45 hours and the extra work remains up to 45 hours, a 25% increase may apply.
Common overtime calculation mistakes
- Treating every extra hour automatically as 50% overtime
- Ignoring the difference between fazla çalışma and fazla sürelerle çalışma
- Using net salary as the only formal basis
- Not checking whether overtime is already shown on payroll
- Ignoring employment contract or collective agreement terms
- Confusing overtime pay with bonuses or allowances
In disputes, the mathematical calculation is only one part of the issue. Evidence of work performed, time records, payroll, witnesses and workplace practice may all matter.
Can time off replace overtime pay?
In some cases, time off instead of overtime payment may be discussed. This depends on legal conditions and the way the work relationship is documented.
Compensatory free time for overtime depends on legal conditions, employee request and work records. It should not be assumed to automatically replace overtime pay in every case.
When should professional advice be checked?
Online calculators can provide a useful estimate. However, if the issue involves unpaid overtime, employment termination or a legal claim, the matter is more than a formula.
- Overtime has been unpaid for a long period
- Payroll was signed or disputed
- The employer denies overtime work
- There are night shifts, remote work or shift schedules
- A collective agreement or special contract applies
- The calculation is part of termination receivables
For termination-related calculations, you may also need the Severance Pay Calculator and Notice Pay Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime pay calculated in Turkey?
First, the normal hourly wage is calculated. Work exceeding 45 hours per week is generally paid with a 50% increase. If weekly working time is agreed below 45 hours, extra work up to 45 hours may be paid with a 25% increase.
Are fazla çalışma and fazla sürelerle çalışma the same?
No. Fazla çalışma generally refers to work exceeding 45 hours per week. Fazla sürelerle çalışma refers to work above the agreed weekly time but up to 45 hours where the agreed time is below 45 hours.
Should overtime be calculated from net or gross salary?
For formal payroll-based calculations, gross wage is usually the safer basis. Net salary can be used only for approximate personal estimates.
Is there an annual overtime limit?
The general rule refers to an annual overtime limit of 270 hours. Special cases and sector-specific rules may require separate review.
Is an online overtime calculator enough for a legal claim?
No. An online calculator gives an estimate. Formal claims require payroll records, employment contracts, work records, witnesses and current legal rules.