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        Overtime pay in Hong Kong 2026: premiums, limits and tax

        Overtime, night work and work on Sundays and public holidays in Hong Kong can earn a premium on top of your normal hourly pay, and the extra pay is taxed at your highest rate. The calculator above shows what you really keep. Below you will find the rules in brief, an example and answers to common questions.

        The rules in brief

        Example: 8 hours of overtime a month

        TypeRate€ / h gross (HK$)€ / h net (HK$)
        Overtime+0%131.12111.29

        With a normal hourly rate of HK$131.12 (annual salary ÷ 52 ÷ weekly hours), 8 hours of overtime a month at +0% add HK$1,048.95 gross, of which you keep HK$890.33 net a month. You keep 84.9% of each taxed extra unit. Over a year that comes to HK$10,684 (net · HK$12,587 gross).

        Frequently asked questions

        How much of my overtime pay do I keep in Hong Kong?

        In the example, 84.9% of each extra unit of gross pay, i.e. HK$890.33 net from 8 overtime hours a month. The share depends on your salary, because extra pay is taxed at your highest rate.

        Is there a legal overtime premium in Hong Kong?

        There is no general legal premium in the example; it comes from your contract or collective agreement. The exact rules, including night, Sunday and holiday premiums, are listed above.

        How many overtime hours are allowed?

        The calculator uses this limit: No general legal limit. See the rules above for averaging periods and exceptions.

        Are these amounts exact?

        They are estimates under the 2026 rules. Your contract or a collective agreement can set higher premiums or different limits.

        Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” above. Last checked: October 2026. The amounts are estimates for information, not financial or legal advice.

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