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Overtime & surcharges calculator 2026
With the labor reform now in force: night surcharge (35%) starts at 7 p.m., Sundays/holidays pay +90% this period, and the 42-hour week sets the hour divisor at 210.
Pay period rules
Using rules for 2026-10-25.
Hours worked by type
Minimum wage examples
Fast 2026 overtime values
Using COP values before deductions.
1 night hour
7 p.m. to 6 a.m., 2026 minimum wage
$11.256
2026-10-25
1 daytime overtime hour
ordinary daytime overtime, 2026 minimum wage
$10.422
2026-10-25
Sunday before July
ordinary Sunday/holiday at 80%
$14.326
2026-06-30
Sunday from July
ordinary Sunday/holiday at 90%
$15.121
2026-07-01
Sunday night overtime
after 42h week starts Jul 15
$22.095
2026-07-15
Official surcharge table (today, 2026-10-25)
| Hour type | Surcharge | Factor | Value at minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hour | — | 1.00 | $8.338 |
| Night surcharge (7 p.m.–6 a.m.) | +35% | 1.35 | $11.256 |
| Daytime overtime hour | +25% | 1.25 | $10.423 |
| Night overtime hour | +75% | 1.75 | $14.592 |
| Sunday/holiday (ordinary hour) | +90% | 1.90 | $15.842 |
| Sunday/holiday night hour | +125% | 2.25 | $18.761 |
| Sunday/holiday daytime overtime | +115% | 2.15 | $17.927 |
| Sunday/holiday night overtime | +165% | 2.65 | $22.096 |
Verified: 2026-06-10. Sources: Decretos 1469/1470 de 2025 (SMMLV + auxilio), Ley 2101 de 2021 (jornada), Ley 2466 de 2025 (recargos), CST arts. 64, 168, 179, 186, 249, 306.
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Reference only — actual pay depends on your contract, shift schedule, and employer policy. Not legal or payroll advice.
Questions
When does the night surcharge start in 2026?
From 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., at a 35% surcharge over the ordinary hour. The labor reform (Ley 2466 de 2025) moved the start of the night shift earlier — it used to be 9:00 p.m.
How much is Sunday/holiday work paid in 2026?
The Sunday/holiday surcharge is 80% through June 30, 2026, and rises to 90% from July 1, 2026 (reaching 100% in July 2027, Ley 2466 de 2025).
How is the ordinary hour value calculated?
Monthly salary divided by the current workweek divisor: 220 under the 44-hour week, 210 under 42 hours (from July 15, 2026, Ley 2101 de 2021). Today the divisor is 210.
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