Standard overtime in British Columbia
British Columbia pays 1.5× after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, and 2× after 12 hours in a day. Only the first 8 hours each day count toward weekly overtime.
British Columbia Overtime Pay Calculator
Most employees in British Columbia become entitled to overtime after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, paid at 1.5× the regular wage. Enter your hourly rate and hours worked to estimate gross overtime and what may remain after income tax, CPP, and EI.
After-tax overtime
The tax estimate annualizes the pay period you enter and runs the British Columbia payroll calculation twice — with overtime and without it. The difference is how much of the overtime this calculator thinks you keep. Employer withholding on one cheque can still differ.
Exemptions and contracts
Averaging agreements change how daily overtime is calculated. Some occupations are excluded from Parts of the Employment Standards Act. Collective agreements and employment contracts can also set a different (usually more generous) overtime premium.
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in British Columbia?
The standard rule is after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. Some jobs are exempt or use averaging.
Is overtime always time and a half in British Columbia?
Hours over 8 in a day or 40 in a week are usually 1.5×. Hours over 12 in a day are 2×.
How much of my overtime do I actually keep?
This calculator estimates that by comparing annual take-home pay with and without the overtime hours. The gap is the after-tax value, after income tax and payroll contributions.
Does every Canadian province use a 40-hour overtime week?
No. Ontario and New Brunswick generally use 44 hours. Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island generally use 48. Several jurisdictions also have daily thresholds.
Is this legal advice?
No. Employment-standards rules have exemptions. Use the official source linked on the page, or an employment-standards office, for your situation.