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Overtime Hours Calculator 2025

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Overtime Hours and Surcharges

Calculator for overtime, night, Sunday and holiday hours

Calculate the exact value of your overtime hours according to Colombia’s new labor reform and the changes implemented by Law 2101.

Value of overtime hours in Colombia

The value depends on the base salary and the agreed work schedule. With the gradual reduction of the workday (from 48 to 42 hours by 2026), the regular hourly value increases automatically, making overtime hours worth more.

Reduction of the workday

You must enter one of the following values: 47, 46 or 44 weekly hours, according to the implementation phase of Law 2101 that your company is currently in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are overtime hours?
They are the additional time an employee works beyond their agreed regular workday. They are paid with a surcharge over the regular hourly rate.
What are surcharges?
They are additional amounts paid for working at specific times, such as at night (night surcharge) or on mandatory rest days (Sundays and public holidays), without necessarily working more hours than agreed.
What is the reduction of the workday in 2025?
Under Law 2101 of 2021, the workday is reduced gradually. In 2025, the legal maximum workweek will drop to 44 hours per week.
How is the regular hourly rate calculated?
Take the monthly salary and divide it by the number of monthly working hours (usually 240 for a 48-hour week, or the proportional amount according to the current reduction, e.g., 235 for 47 hours).