Quick answer: Use the formula and lookup chart below to estimate Ontario overtime pay after 44 hours in one work week. The general overtime rate is 1.5 times the employee’s regular hourly rate.
Ontario Overtime Calculator Formula
Step 1: Regular pay = up to 44 hours × hourly wage
Step 2: Overtime rate = hourly wage × 1.5
Step 3: Overtime pay = hours over 44 × overtime rate
Step 4: Estimated gross pay = regular pay + overtime pay
Quick Overtime Rate Chart
| Regular hourly wage | Overtime rate (1.5×) |
|---|---|
| $17.60 | $26.40 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 |
Estimated Weekly Gross Pay Chart
The table includes regular pay for the first 44 hours and overtime pay for additional hours. Amounts are before tax and deductions.
| Hourly wage | 45 hours | 48 hours | 50 hours | 60 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17.60 | $800.80 | $880.00 | $932.80 | $1,196.80 |
| $20.00 | $910.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,360.00 |
| $25.00 | $1,137.50 | $1,250.00 | $1,325.00 | $1,700.00 |
| $30.00 | $1,365.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,590.00 | $2,040.00 |
| $35.00 | $1,592.50 | $1,750.00 | $1,855.00 | $2,380.00 |
| $40.00 | $1,820.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,120.00 | $2,720.00 |
Worked Example
If you earn $20 per hour and work 50 hours, regular pay is 44 × $20 = $880. Six overtime hours at $30 equal $180. Estimated gross weekly pay is therefore $1,060 before deductions.
Important Exceptions
Some employees and industries have exemptions or special overtime rules. An agreement to work extra hours does not automatically remove overtime entitlement. This page does not calculate public holiday pay, vacation pay, bonuses, commissions, premium pay, taxes or payroll deductions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does overtime begin after eight hours in Ontario?
Ontario’s general employment-standard threshold is 44 hours in a work week, not automatically eight hours in one day. A contract or collective agreement may provide a better entitlement.
Is overtime based on gross or net pay?
Overtime is calculated using the applicable regular rate before income tax and other payroll deductions.
Can an employer replace overtime pay with time off?
Paid time off may be used when the employee and employer agree in writing and the applicable requirements are followed.
Related Ontario Workplace Guides
- Ontario overtime-pay guide
- Ontario hours-of-work rules
- Ontario pay-stub requirements
- Ontario wage-deduction rules
Source and update note: The general 44-hour threshold and 1.5-times rate were checked against Ontario’s Employment Standards Act guidance in September 2026. Verify current rules in the official Ontario overtime-pay guide. This tool provides a general estimate, not legal or payroll advice.