noun
Formal term for extra payment received for working beyond regular hours. Common in workplace and legal contexts.
今月の超過勤務手当は予想より多かった。
This month's overtime pay was more than I expected.
More casual and commonly used in everyday conversation for overtime pay, while 超過勤務手当 is a formal, often official term.
Compound of 超過 (excess), 勤務 (work/duty), and 手当 (allowance/compensation).