Overtime Pay Calculator – Canada
Canada Overtime Rules
Law: Canada Labour Code & Provincial Employment Standards
Standard hours: 44 hours per week
Overtime rate: 1.5x (time-and-a-half)
British Columbia requires double time (2x) after 12 hours in a day.
Overtime Rates at Common Canada Hourly Wages
Based on 1.5x (time-and-a-half) overtime rate. Shows OT hourly rate and pay for 10 extra hours per week.
| Regular Rate | OT Rate (1.5x) | 10 OT Hours Pay |
|---|---|---|
| C$16 | C$24.00 | C$240 |
| C$20 | C$30.00 | C$300 |
| C$25 | C$37.50 | C$375 |
| C$30 | C$45.00 | C$450 |
| C$35 | C$52.50 | C$525 |
| C$40 | C$60.00 | C$600 |
| C$50 | C$75.00 | C$750 |
Canada Overtime Rules by Region
| Province | OT Threshold | OT Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 40 hrs/week | 1.5x | Federally regulated workplaces |
| Ontario | 44 hrs/week | 1.5x | Most common provincial threshold |
| British Columbia | 8 hrs/day or 40/week | 1.5x / 2x | Double time after 12 hrs/day |
| Alberta | 8 hrs/day or 44/week | 1.5x | Daily and weekly thresholds |
| Quebec | 40 hrs/week | 1.5x | Lowest provincial threshold |
Additional Rules
Overtime thresholds vary significantly by province. Ontario uses 44 hours/week, BC uses 8 hours/day, Alberta uses 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week. Quebec uses 40 hours/week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Canadian provinces require 1.5x your regular pay for overtime hours. The threshold varies by province, typically 40-44 hours per week.
Yes. Ontario starts overtime at 44 hrs/week, Quebec at 40, and BC calculates both daily (8 hrs) and weekly (40 hrs) overtime.
British Columbia requires 2x pay after 12 hours in a single day. Most other provinces only require 1.5x.
In most provinces, salaried employees who are not managers or supervisors are entitled to overtime pay.