Standard overtime in Quebec
Most Quebec employees earn time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a week under the Act respecting labour standards.
Quebec Overtime Pay Calculator
Most employees in Quebec become entitled to overtime after the standard weekly threshold of 40 hours, paid at 1.5×. Enter your hourly rate and hours worked to estimate gross overtime and what may remain after income tax, QPP, EI, and QPIP.
After-tax overtime
The tax estimate annualizes the pay period you enter and runs the Quebec 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 sectors have a different standard workweek. Employees may request time off in lieu at the overtime rate. This calculator does not apply federal CLC rules. Collective agreements and employment contracts can also set a different (usually more generous) overtime premium.
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Quebec?
The standard rule is after 40 hours in a work week. Some jobs are exempt or use averaging agreements.
Is overtime always time and a half in Quebec?
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.