Canada Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate weekly overtime pay using each province's own overtime threshold — Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta each work differently.
Your Weekly Pay
Total Weekly Pay
$1,325.00
What Is the Canada Overtime Pay Calculator?
Overtime rules in Canada are set provincially, not federally, and they genuinely differ: Ontario's overtime threshold is 44 hours per week with no daily trigger, British Columbia's is 40 hours per week (with an additional daily threshold not modeled in this weekly calculator), and Alberta's is also 44 hours per week (with its own daily threshold too). All three use the standard 1.5× overtime rate. This calculator applies each province's own weekly threshold to show your total pay for the week.
This calculator covers the weekly overtime threshold specifically. British Columbia and Alberta also have daily thresholds (generally 8 hours in a single day) that can trigger overtime even in a week that doesn't exceed the weekly total — for example, four 10-hour days total 40 hours with no weekly overtime in BC, but each day's 2 hours beyond the 8-hour daily threshold would still be overtime under BC's actual rules. This calculator's weekly-only estimate may understate real overtime pay if your hours are concentrated into fewer, longer days.
Canada Overtime Pay Calculator Formula
Regular Hours = min(Hours Worked, Provincial Weekly Threshold)
Overtime Hours = max(0, Hours Worked − Threshold) × 1.5× Rate
How Is the Canada Overtime Pay Calculator Calculated?
Hours up to each province's weekly threshold are paid at the regular hourly rate; hours beyond that threshold are paid at 1.5 times the regular rate. Ontario and Alberta share a 44-hour weekly threshold, while British Columbia's is lower at 40 hours — meaning the same total weekly hours can produce more overtime pay in BC than in Ontario or Alberta, purely due to the different threshold.
British Columbia is also the only one of these three provinces with a legislated double-time rate (2×) for hours beyond 12 in a single day — a daily-level detail this weekly calculator doesn't capture, since it only has your total weekly hours to work with.
Canada Overtime Pay Calculator Example
50 hours at $25.00/hour in Ontario (44-hour threshold): 44 regular hours plus 6 overtime hours at $37.50/hour — total weekly pay of $1,325.00.
48 hours at $30.00/hour in British Columbia (40-hour threshold): 40 regular hours plus 8 overtime hours at $45.00/hour — total weekly pay of $1,560.00.
46 hours at $28.00/hour in Alberta (44-hour threshold): 44 regular hours plus 2 overtime hours at $42.00/hour — total weekly pay of $1,316.00.
How to Use the Canada Overtime Pay Calculator
Step 1
Enter your regular hourly rate.
Step 2
Enter your total hours worked this week.
Step 3
Select your province.
Step 4
Review your regular pay, overtime pay, and total weekly pay.
Benefits
- Uses each province's actual overtime threshold, not a single generic 40-hour assumption.
- Clearly shows how the same hours worked produce different total pay depending on province.
- Correctly applies the standard 1.5× overtime rate used across all three provinces.
- Free, instant, and runs entirely in your browser.
Common Canada Overtime Pay Calculator Scenarios
Scenario 1
Estimating your weekly pay when working overtime hours.
Scenario 2
Checking whether your paycheque correctly reflects your province's overtime threshold.
Scenario 3
Comparing how a shift schedule would be paid differently in Ontario versus British Columbia.
Scenario 4
Planning finances around expected overtime pay for a busy week.
Scenario 5
Understanding why colleagues in different provinces might be paid differently for the same hours worked.
Understanding Your Result
The overtime pay shown reflects hours beyond your province's weekly threshold, paid at 1.5 times your regular rate. If your hours worked are below the threshold, you're paid entirely at your regular rate with no overtime premium for that week.
Remember this calculator only checks the weekly threshold — if you work long individual days in British Columbia or Alberta, you may be owed additional daily overtime (and, in BC, double-time beyond 12 hours in a day) that isn't reflected in a weekly-only estimate like this one.
Tips
- If you work concentrated long days (for example, four 10-hour shifts) in British Columbia or Alberta, check your employer's daily overtime calculation too, since this weekly calculator alone may understate what you're actually owed.
- Some employers offer banked overtime (time off in lieu) instead of cash payment at the 1.5× rate — this must be agreed to in writing and is a different arrangement from what this calculator shows.
- Certain roles (managers, some professionals, and other exempt categories) may not be entitled to overtime pay at all under provincial employment standards — check your specific role's classification if you're unsure.
- British Columbia is the only one of these three provinces with mandatory double-time pay, specifically for hours beyond 12 in a single day.
- If your actual paycheque doesn't match this estimate, ask your payroll department which specific rule (weekly, daily, or both) was applied to your hours.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming a single 40-hour overtime threshold applies everywhere in Canada, when Ontario and Alberta actually use 44 hours.
- Not accounting for daily overtime thresholds in British Columbia and Alberta, which can trigger overtime pay even in a week under the weekly threshold.
- Forgetting that British Columbia has a legislated double-time rate for hours beyond 12 in a single day, unlike Ontario and Alberta.
- Assuming salaried employees are automatically exempt from overtime, when eligibility depends on specific job duties and provincial rules, not just pay structure.
- Confusing banked overtime (time off in lieu) with cash overtime pay, which have different rules and require written agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the overtime threshold differ between provinces?
Overtime rules are set by each province's own employment standards legislation, not by federal law — Ontario and Alberta set their weekly threshold at 44 hours, while British Columbia sets it lower at 40 hours.
Does this calculator account for daily overtime rules?
No — this calculator applies each province's weekly threshold only. British Columbia and Alberta also have daily thresholds (typically 8 hours per day) that can trigger overtime even without exceeding the weekly total, which this calculator doesn't capture.
What is double time, and which province has it?
Double time means pay at 2× the regular rate. British Columbia is the only one of these three provinces with a legislated double-time rule, applying to hours worked beyond 12 in a single day.
Are all employees entitled to overtime pay?
No — many provinces exempt certain roles (managers, some professionals, and other specific categories) from overtime entitlement under employment standards legislation. Check your specific role's classification if you're unsure whether overtime applies to you.
Can my employer offer time off instead of overtime pay?
Yes, in most provinces, if agreed to in writing — banked overtime is typically credited at the same 1.5× rate but taken as paid time off instead of cash, usually with a deadline for using the banked time.
Why did I get less overtime pay than I expected?
Check which specific threshold your employer applied — if you're in BC or Alberta and worked long individual days, you may be owed daily overtime beyond what a weekly-only calculation like this one shows.
Does this calculator work for salaried employees?
It's designed for hourly employees. Salaried employees who are entitled to overtime typically have their salary converted to an equivalent hourly rate first — this calculator can still be used if you know that equivalent rate.
Does this apply to federally regulated employees?
No — federally regulated industries (banking, telecommunications, interprovincial transportation) follow the Canada Labour Code, which has its own separate overtime rules (generally 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week) different from provincial standards.
Does this calculator work for Quebec?
No — this calculator currently covers Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta only. Quebec has its own separate labour standards.
What if I work irregular hours across multiple weeks?
Overtime is generally calculated on a weekly basis (or daily, where applicable) rather than averaged across multiple weeks, unless you're under a specific averaging agreement with your employer, which has its own separate rules not modeled here.
Can I share this overtime result as an image?
Yes — tap Share and, on supported devices, your result is shared as a branded image card, not just a text link.
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Important Information
This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Uses confirmed provincial weekly overtime thresholds for Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta; does not model daily overtime thresholds, British Columbia's double-time rule, exempt employee categories, or federally regulated industries. Confirm your specific entitlement with your provincial employment standards branch or an employment lawyer.
Last updated: August 2026