Overtime simulator
Calculate what your employer owes you in less than 2 minutes.
the French Labour Code
How to use this simulator?
Fill in the fields below with information from your employment contract and your actual situation. You can find this information on your employment contract and your payslip. The result is an estimate — for an accurate calculation, start an audit with your actual payslips.
Indicated on your employment contract
Visible at the top of your payslip
"Gross salary" line on your payslip (before deductions)
Count all your actual hours, excluding lunch breaks
Written in your employment contract (usually 38h or 42h)
How many months of back pay do you want to claim? (max 6 year(s) = 72 months)
Visible on your payslip (IDCC line or title). Each agreement has its own premium rates.
Enable if you regularly work at night (award-defined) or on Sundays.
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Understanding your rights
Premium rates
The first 8 overtime hours carry a 25% premium, the following ones 50%.
Compensatory rest
Beyond 220h/year, each hour entitles you to paid rest.
The 3-year rule
You have 3 years to claim your back pay.
Learn more about your rights
Read our articles written by labor law specialists to better understand your rights.