What is the overtime pay rate in Finland?

Under Finnish labor law (työaikalaki), the first two hours of daily overtime are paid at 150% of the regular rate. Additional overtime hours are paid at 200%. Weekly overtime starts after 40 hours and is paid at 150%.

Can overtime be compensated with time off?

Yes, overtime can be compensated with equivalent time off (compensatory leave) instead of pay, if the employee agrees. This is common in collective agreements.

Is there a maximum number of overtime hours in Finland?

Finnish law limits overtime to 138 hours per 4-month period and 250 hours per year. Collective agreements may allow additional overtime up to 80 hours per year with employee consent.

Overtime Calculator

Calculate your overtime pay in Finland. Enter your regular hourly wage and overtime hours to see the premium pay you are entitled to.

Hourly wage (€/h): 20 €/h

Overtime type

Hours worked: 10 h

1 hDaily limit (8 h)16 h

Total pay

220 €

Overtime premium

+20 €

Overtime hours

2 h

Base pay (regular) (8 h)	160 €
Overtime pay (2 h)	40 €
Overtime premium	+20 €
Total pay	220 €

Overtime compensation is based on the Working Hours Act. First 2 overtime hours/day: +50%, subsequent: +100%. Check your collective agreement.

The overtime calculator shows how much pay accrues from overtime when an overtime premium is added to hours worked beyond normal working time. It helps you make sure your pay matches the overtime hours you have done.

How the calculator works and what it’s for▾

How overtime pay is calculated

Overtime pay is built from the hourly wage plus an overtime premium on the hours exceeding normal working time. The calculator multiplies overtime hours by the hourly rate and the premium percentage, giving you both the overtime bonus and the total pay.

For example, if you work a few overtime hours a week, the tool shows how much the premium increases your pay compared with a normal hour.

What you enter and get

You enter your hourly wage, the number of overtime hours, and the applicable premium. The result shows the overtime bonus separately as well as the total pay for the overtime.

This makes it clear which part of the pay comes from base hours and which from the premium.

Who it is for

The calculator is useful for hourly-paid employees who want to check their payslip, and for managers and entrepreneurs estimating the cost of overtime.

Good to know

Overtime premium rates and thresholds are set by working-hours legislation and the collective agreement, and they can differ between sectors. Check the rules for your field in your collective agreement. The result is an estimate based on the figures you provide.

🔄 Reviewed June 2026