Canada Overtime Pay Calculator

Overtime thresholds by province (weekly)

Enter your hourly rate, hours worked, the weekly threshold and the multiplier. The calculator splits your pay into regular and overtime portions and shows your total weekly earnings.

General estimate only. Provincial (and federal, for some industries) employment standards set the exact rules, including daily overtime and exemptions. Confirm with your provincial labour standards office.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does overtime start in Canada?

It depends on your province. In Ontario, overtime pay applies after 44 hours in a week. Many other provinces use 40 hours, and some have daily thresholds (for example, after 8 hours in a day). Set the threshold to match your jurisdiction.

What is the overtime rate?

Most provinces require at least 1.5× (time-and-a-half) your regular rate for overtime hours. Some employers or contracts pay 2× for certain hours. Enter your multiplier to match.

Is overtime calculated weekly or daily?

This calculator uses a weekly threshold. Provinces with daily overtime rules (such as BC and Alberta) may give a different result for uneven schedules — check your provincial employment standards.

Are salaried employees entitled to overtime?

Often yes, depending on the role and province. Many managerial, supervisory and certain professional roles are exempt. Check whether your position is covered before relying on this estimate.

Can I bank overtime instead of being paid?

In several provinces you can agree to take paid time off in lieu of overtime pay, usually at 1.5 hours off per overtime hour worked. Rules vary by province.