Standard overtime in Nova Scotia
The general Nova Scotia rule is 1.5× the regular wage after 48 hours in a week.
Nova Scotia Overtime Pay Calculator
Most employees in Nova Scotia become entitled to overtime after the standard weekly threshold of 48 hours, paid at 1.5×. 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 Nova Scotia 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
Some groups (including certain managers and industries) receive overtime at 1.5× the minimum wage instead, or after 110 hours over two weeks in construction. Transport has a two-week rule. Collective agreements and employment contracts can also set a different (usually more generous) overtime premium.
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Nova Scotia?
The standard rule is after 48 hours in a work week. Some jobs are exempt or use averaging agreements.
Is overtime always time and a half in Nova Scotia?
The standard premium is 1.5× the regular wage. Contracts can pay more.
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.