How to use the overtime calculator
- 1 Enter your regular hourly rate.
- 2 Enter the hours worked in the week.
- 3 Choose your province or federal employment.
- 4 Read your weekly pay and overtime.
Worked example
An Ontario worker at $25 an hour who works 50 hours. The first 44 hours are paid at $25, which is $1,100. The other 6 hours are overtime at $37.50, adding $225, so weekly pay is $1,325. The overtime premium alone is worth $75.
Overtime rules by province
- Weekly thresholds range from 40 to 48 hours: 44 in Ontario, 40 in BC and Quebec, and 40 for federally regulated jobs.
- Daily overtime: BC and Alberta also pay overtime after 8 hours in a day; BC pays double time after 12.
- Time off instead: banking overtime as paid time off at 1.5 hours per hour usually needs a written agreement.
- Managers and some professions are exempt from overtime in many provinces.
See the extra pay after tax with the Take-Home Pay Calculator. Worked on a public holiday in Ontario? Use the Stat Holiday Pay Calculator.
Features
Provincial thresholds
Weekly overtime thresholds from 40 to 48 hours.
Time and a half
Overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate.
Clear split
Regular and overtime pay shown separately.
When to use it
Pay checks
Check overtime on your pay stub. See overtime after tax with the Take-Home Pay Calculator.
Shift planning
See what an extra shift is worth. Worked a holiday? Use the Stat Holiday Pay Calculator.
Employers
Budget overtime costs. Convert rates with the Hourly to Salary Calculator.
Job comparisons
Compare jobs with different hours. Check your base with the Minimum Wage Calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start?
It depends on where you work: after 44 hours a week in Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick; 40 in BC, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, the territories and federal jobs; and 48 in Nova Scotia and PEI.
Are there daily overtime rules?
Yes, in some provinces. BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and federal jobs pay overtime after 8 hours a day. BC pays double time after 12 hours.
What is the overtime rate?
At least 1.5 times your regular rate in every province.
Can I take time off instead?
Many provinces allow banked time off at 1.5 hours for each overtime hour if you and your employer agree in writing.
Do managers get overtime?
Managers and some professionals are often exempt. Check your provincial rules.
Can hours be averaged?
Some provinces allow averaging agreements over several weeks.
Is overtime paid on statutory holidays differently?
Hours worked on a public holiday may be paid at premium rates under separate rules, and they may not count toward weekly overtime in some provinces.
What if my employer does not pay overtime?
Keep a record of your hours and contact your provincial employment standards office, which can investigate and order payment.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Often yes. Being paid a salary does not on its own remove the right to overtime unless you are in an exempt job.
How do I work out my hourly rate on salary?
Divide your weekly salary by your normal weekly hours. A $1,000 weekly salary for 40 hours is $25 an hour.
Does overtime affect my taxes?
Overtime is taxed as normal income. It can push part of your income into a higher bracket, but only the extra dollars are taxed at the higher rate.
Results are estimates based on the official rates linked above. Confirm important figures with the issuing authority or a qualified adviser before you act on them.
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