Canada Overtime Calculator
Estimate Canada overtime pay using the local baseline of 40 hours, CAD ($) wages, and the country-specific overtime rule explained below.
Canada overtime pay estimate calculator
Estimate Canadian overtime using the federal or provincial threshold that applies to the worker.
Min Wage Floor: Varies by jurisdiction; check the federal, provincial, or territorial minimum wage
Federal and provincial overtime rules
Canadian overtime depends first on jurisdiction. Federally regulated employees use the Canada Labour Code baseline, where overtime hours are paid at least 1.5× the regular hourly wage or banked as paid time off at 1.5 hours for each overtime hour. Most employees are covered by provincial or territorial rules instead: Ontario commonly uses weekly overtime after 44 hours, British Columbia uses daily overtime after 8 hours and weekly overtime after 40, and Alberta uses overtime pay or banked time rules. Choose the threshold that matches the worker's jurisdiction before relying on the estimate.
Use the multiplier from your contract, handbook, rota policy, or collective agreement.
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Enter your hourly rate and hours to see your estimated overtime pay.
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Canada overtime pay, rates, and working-time rules
Canada overtime searches split quickly by jurisdiction. This page gives a national calculator baseline, then highlights the rules searchers most often need: federal 40-hour overtime, Ontario's 44-hour threshold, BC daily and weekly overtime, Alberta overtime pay, and banked time.
Use the threshold and multiplier from the worker's province, territory, or federal sector. The default 40-hour / 1.5x setup is a starting point, not a replacement for the applicable employment standard.
Official sources
Canada.ca — Hours of work in federally regulated workplacesOntario — Overtime payBritish Columbia — Hours of work and overtimeAlberta — Overtime hours and overtime payLast reviewed: July 2, 2026
Sources: Canada.ca, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta
Educational estimate only — not legal, payroll, or financial advice.
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Rule last reviewed: July 2, 2026Page last updated: July 8, 2026Official sources
- Canada.ca — Hours of work in federally regulated workplacesCanada.ca — Hours of work in federally regulated workplaces · checked 2026-07-07
- Ontario — Overtime payOntario — Overtime pay · checked 2026-07-07
- British Columbia — Hours of work and overtimeBritish Columbia — Hours of work and overtime · checked 2026-07-07
- Alberta — Overtime hours and overtime payAlberta — Overtime hours and overtime pay · checked 2026-07-07
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Estimates only; not legal, tax, or payroll advice. Confirm final pay obligations with the official agency guidance or a qualified advisor.
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Canada overtime: choose the right jurisdiction first
Canadian overtime is not one single national rule for every worker. Federally regulated workplaces follow the Canada Labour Code, while most employees use provincial or territorial employment standards. That is why the calculator starts with a flexible weekly threshold and multiplier: the correct inputs depend on whether the worker is federal, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, or another jurisdiction.
Federal
Use 40 weekly hours and at least 1.5x for federally regulated work unless a specific rule changes the setup.
Ontario
Many Ontario employees use weekly overtime after 44 hours at 1.5x regular pay.
British Columbia
BC can involve daily overtime after 8 hours, double time after 12 hours, and weekly overtime after 40.
Alberta
Alberta workers should check overtime pay, time off, and banked-time agreement rules.
Canada overtime formula
Overtime hourly rate = regular hourly wage × overtime multiplier
Overtime pay = overtime hourly rate × overtime hours
Total gross pay = regular-hours pay + overtime pay
For example, a federally regulated employee earning $20/hour with 40 regular hours and 6 overtime hours at 1.5x would estimate regular pay of $800, an overtime rate of $30/hour, overtime pay of $180, and total weekly gross pay of $980.
What to confirm before relying on the estimate
- Jurisdiction: federal, province, or territory controls the threshold and exemptions.
- Averaging or banking: written agreements can affect how overtime or time off is handled.
- Daily overtime: BC and some rules need a daily check, not only a weekly total.
- Exemptions: managers, professionals, and special industries may have different standards.
Overview of labor guidelines in Canada:
- Regulatory Body: Canada Labour Program for federally regulated work; provincial/territorial employment standards for most other jobs
- Major Legislation: Canada Labour Code & Provincial Employment Standards
- Wage Baseline: Varies by jurisdiction; check the federal, provincial, or territorial minimum wage
- Weekly Threshold: Federal standard after 40 weekly hours; Ontario after 44; BC includes daily overtime
Calculations Case Study for Canada
If an employee earns a standard hourly base pay of $20.00 and works 46 hours in a week:
- Regular Hours: 40 hours × $20.00 = $800.00
- Overtime hourly rate: $20.00 × 1.5 = $30.00/hour
- Overtime Pay: 6 OT hours × $30.00 = $180.00
- Grand Total Weekly Pay: $980.00
Frequently Asked Questions
When does overtime start in Canada?
It depends on jurisdiction. Federally regulated work commonly uses overtime after standard hours over 40 in a week. Ontario generally starts weekly overtime after 44 hours, while British Columbia includes daily overtime after 8 hours and weekly overtime after 40.
Can I take time off instead of overtime pay?
Yes, many Canadian jurisdictions allow banked time when the legal requirements are met. Federal rules describe paid time off equivalent to 1.5 hours for each overtime hour worked.
Is overtime always 1.5x in Canada?
Time and a half is the common overtime premium, but coverage, thresholds, exemptions, and banked-time rules vary by federal, provincial, or territorial law.
Which calculator settings should Ontario workers use?
Ontario workers commonly use 44 standard weekly hours and a 1.5x overtime multiplier, unless an exemption, special rule, or averaging agreement changes the calculation.
Which calculator settings should BC workers use?
BC workers should check both daily and weekly overtime. A simple weekly estimate can use 40 hours and 1.5x, but daily overtime after 8 hours and double time after 12 hours may matter.
Do Canadian minimum wages affect overtime?
Yes. The regular hourly wage and minimum wage floor depend on jurisdiction. Overtime is calculated from the applicable regular rate, not a single national private-sector wage.