What Is 3x Overtime Pay?

3x overtime pay is compensation for overtime work performed on a holiday, paid at a rate of 3 times the normal hourly wage under Section 63 of the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998). For example, an employee earning THB 125 per hour who works 2 hours of overtime on a holiday will receive 125 × 3 × 2 = THB 750

What Does the Law Say About 3x Overtime Pay?

The Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998) provides that: “Section 63 stipulates that if an employer requires an employee to work overtime on a holiday, the employer must pay holiday overtime at a rate of no less than 3 times the employee’s hourly wage on a normal working day for the number of overtime hours worked, or no less than 3 times the wage per unit on a normal working day for employees paid based on output, calculated according to the amount of work completed.”

How to Calculate 3x Overtime Pay (With Examples)

There are two methods for calculating 3x overtime pay: one for monthly salaried employees and one for daily wage employees. The calculation steps are as follows.

How to Calculate 3x Overtime Pay for Monthly Salaried Employees

The steps for calculating 3x overtime pay for monthly salaried employees are:

4 Steps to Calculate 3x Overtime Pay for Monthly Employees: Daily Wage → Hourly Wage → 3x Overtime Rate → Total Overtime Pay

Calculate the daily wage: Monthly salary ÷ Number of working days in the month
Calculate the hourly wage: Daily wage ÷ Number of working hours per day
Calculate the 3x overtime rate per hour: Hourly wage x 3x overtime
Calculate the total 3x overtime pay: 3x overtime rate per hour × Overtime hours worked

Example

Mr. Somchai is a monthly salaried employee earning THB 30,000 per month. He works 2 hours of overtime on a Sunday holiday. His 3x overtime pay is calculated as follows:

Calculate the daily wage: THB 30,000 ÷ 30 days = THB 1,000/day
Calculate the hourly wage: THB 1,000 ÷ 8 hours = THB 125/hour
Calculate the 3x overtime rate per hour: THB 125 × 3 = THB 375
Calculate the total 3x overtime pay: THB 375 × 2 hours = THB 750

Therefore, Mr. Somchai will receive THB 750 in 3x overtime pay for working overtime on a holiday.

How to Calculate 3x Overtime Pay for Daily Wage Employees

The steps for calculating 3x overtime pay for daily wage employees are:

3x Overtime Pay Formula for Daily-Paid Employees: Hourly Wage × 3 × Number of Hours Worked on a Holiday

Calculate the hourly wage: Daily wage ÷ Number of working hours per day
Calculate the 3x overtime rate per hour: Hourly wage x 3x overtime
Calculate the total 3x overtime pay: 3x overtime rate per hour × Overtime hours worked

Example

Mrs. Somporn is a daily wage employee earning THB 700 per day. She works 2 hours of overtime on a Sunday holiday. Her 3x overtime pay is calculated as follows:

Calculate the hourly wage: THB 750 ÷ 8 hours = THB 93.75/hour
Calculate the 3x overtime rate per hour: THB 93.75 × 3 = THB 281.75
Calculate the total 3x overtime pay: THB 281.75 × 2 hours = THB 562.50

Therefore, Mrs. Somporn will receive THB 562.50 in 3x overtime pay for working overtime on a holiday.

See formulas and examples for all types of overtime pay, including 1.5x and 2x overtime, at How to Calculate Overtime Pay Under Thai Labour Law

Summary: What Is 3x Overtime Pay and How Is It Calculated?

“3x overtime pay” applies when an employee works overtime on a holiday. Overtime work on a holiday must be performed with the employee’s consent.

There are two calculation methods. For monthly salaried employees: [(Monthly salary ÷ Number of working days in the month) ÷ Number of working hours per day] × 3 × Overtime hours worked. For daily wage employees: (Daily wage ÷ Number of working hours per day) × 3 × Overtime hours worked.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About 3x Overtime Pay

Q: How is 3x overtime different from regular overtime?

A: Regular overtime on a normal working day is paid at 1.5 times the normal rate, while 3x overtime applies to overtime workon a holiday, for which the law requires payment of no less than 3 times the normal hourly wage.

Q: Does overtime on a public holiday qualify for 3x overtime pay?

A: Yes. Public holidays are included among statutory holidays. If an employer requires an employee to workovertime on such a day, overtime pay must be at least 3 times the employee’s hourly wage.

Q: Can an employer force an employee to work 3x overtime?

A: No. Section 24 of the Labour Protection Act provides that an employer may require an employee to workovertime only with the employee’s prior consent, except for certain types of work where legal exceptions apply.

Q: How is 3x overtime calculated if an employee works less than one full hour?

A: Calculate it proportionally based on the actual minutes worked. For example, 30 minutes = 3x overtime hourly rate × 0.5.

Q: Can HumanSoft payroll software calculate 3x overtime automatically?

A: Yes. HumanSoft supports overtime rate settings based on holiday types and can automatically calculateovertime pay, along with monthly summary reports.

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