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Overtime Calculator Canada 2026: Overtime Pay by Province
Overtime rules change by province: Ontario counts only hours over 44 a week, BC also counts hours over 8 a day and pays double after 12. Enter your hours for the week to see what you should be paid.
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- Data as of September 2026
Key facts
- Ontario: overtime after 44 hours a week, at 1.5 times your regular rate.
- BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the territories and federal workplaces: after 8 hours a day or 40 a week.
- BC pays double after 12 hours in a day.
- In New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, the minimum overtime rate is based on the minimum wage.
- Being on salary does not by itself remove overtime rights.
When does overtime start in each province?
Most provinces start overtime after 8 hours a day or 40 a week. Ontario uses only a weekly threshold of 44 hours, Quebec 40 hours a week, and Nova Scotia and PEI 48 hours a week.
| Jurisdiction | Overtime starts after | Minimum overtime rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 44 hours a week | 1.5 × your regular rate |
| British Columbia | 8 hours a day or 40 a week | 1.5 ×; 2 × after 12 hours in a day |
| Alberta | 8 hours a day or 44 a week | 1.5 × |
| Saskatchewan, Manitoba | 8 hours a day or 40 a week | 1.5 × |
| Quebec | 40 hours a week | 1.5 × |
| New Brunswick | 44 hours a week | 1.5 × minimum wage ($23.85) |
| Nova Scotia | 48 hours a week | 1.5 × minimum wage ($25.50 from Oct 1, 2026) |
| Prince Edward Island | 48 hours a week | 1.5 × your regular rate |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 40 hours a week | 1.5 × minimum wage ($24.53) |
| Yukon, NWT, Nunavut | 8 hours a day or 40 a week | 1.5 × |
| Federal workplaces | 8 hours a day or 40 a week | 1.5 × |
Minimum wages behind these figures are on our minimum wage by province page.
How much overtime pay do I get for a 50-hour week?
It depends on the province. At $20 an hour, five 10-hour days pay $1,060 in Ontario (6 overtime hours) but $1,100 in BC (10 overtime hours, because BC counts every hour over 8 in a day).
| 44 regular hours × $20 | $880 |
| 6 overtime hours × $30 | $180 |
| Weekly pay | $1,060 |
| 40 regular hours (8 a day) × $20 | $800 |
| 10 overtime hours (2 a day) × $30 | $300 |
| Weekly pay | $1,100 |
What can change how much overtime I am owed?
Averaging agreements, banked time, exempt occupations and your contract can all change the result.
- Averaging agreements let some employers average hours over several weeks.
- Banked time (time off in lieu) is allowed in several provinces with a written agreement, usually at 1.5 hours off per overtime hour.
- Managers, some IT professionals, farm workers and others may have different rules or no overtime.
- Your contract can pay more than the minimum, never less.
What can I do if my employer will not pay overtime?
Keep your own record of hours, ask in writing, then file a free claim with your province’s employment standards office.
Work permit holders have the same rights; on an LMIA-based permit the employer must also respect the wage in your offer. Related: stat holiday pay.
Sources
This calculator applies provincial and federal employment standards minimums. Your contract can pay more, never less. It is general information, not legal advice.
Questions
Overtime FAQ
Do I get overtime after 8 hours a day in Ontario?
No. Ontario has no daily overtime rule; overtime starts after 44 hours in a week.
Is overtime taxed more?
No. Overtime is taxed as regular income. A bigger paycheque can have more tax withheld that pay period, but your final tax is settled on your return.
Do work permit holders get overtime?
Yes. Employment standards apply the same way to work permit holders.
