Canadian income calculators to help you convert wages, compare pay structures, and plan your earnings. All calculators use Canadian tax rules and reflect provincial minimum wage differences where applicable.
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Hourly to salary converters
Convert your hourly rate to annual, monthly, biweekly, and weekly income. Province-specific pages account for differences in overtime rules and minimum wage.
- Hourly to Salary Calculator — Canada — National overview, all provinces
- Hourly to Salary Calculator — Ontario — Ontario overtime and minimum wage rules
- Hourly to Salary Calculator — BC — BC daily and weekly overtime thresholds
- Hourly to Salary Calculator — Alberta — Alberta overtime rules (44 hrs/week)
- Hourly to Salary Calculator — Quebec — Quebec minimum wage and overtime
Salary and pay period calculators
- Biweekly Paycheque Calculator — Convert annual salary to biweekly, semi-monthly, and weekly pay
- Weekly Paycheque Calculator — Gross and take-home pay for weekly (52-period) pay schedules
- Semi-Monthly Paycheque Calculator — For 24-period pay schedules; semi-monthly vs. biweekly explained
- Salary Calculator — Canada — Convert between pay periods; annual, monthly, biweekly, weekly
Payroll guides
- How Payroll Deductions Work in Canada — CPP, EI, and income tax withholding explained; how to read your pay stub
Pay structure guides
- Salary vs Hourly: Which Is Better?
- How to Calculate Annual Salary from Hourly Rate — Pros and cons of each pay structure; overtime, benefits, and flexibility
How to use these calculators
All calculators on this page use gross income (before tax) as the base. To estimate your take-home pay after federal and provincial tax, use our Canadian income tax calculator.
Standard Canadian pay period reference
| Pay Frequency | Pay Periods Per Year | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | Annual ÷ 52 |
| Biweekly | 26 | Annual ÷ 26 |
| Semi-monthly | 24 | Annual ÷ 24 |
| Monthly | 12 | Annual ÷ 12 |
Hourly to annual conversion
| Hours Per Week | Annual Hours | $20/hr | $25/hr | $30/hr | $40/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1,820 | $36,400 | $45,500 | $54,600 | $72,800 |
| 37.5 | 1,950 | $39,000 | $48,750 | $58,500 | $78,000 |
| 40 | 2,080 | $41,600 | $52,000 | $62,400 | $83,200 |
| 44 | 2,288 | $45,760 | $57,200 | $68,640 | $91,520 |
Standard full-time in Canada is 2,080 hours per year (40 hours × 52 weeks). Hours above the provincial overtime threshold are paid at 1.5× the regular rate.
Understanding your pay in Canada
Overtime rules by province
Overtime thresholds vary significantly across Canada. Knowing when overtime kicks in affects whether an hourly position will actually out-earn a salaried one.
| Province | Overtime Threshold |
|---|---|
| Ontario | Over 44 hours/week |
| British Columbia | Over 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week |
| Alberta | Over 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week |
| Quebec | Over 40 hours/week |
| Saskatchewan | Over 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week |
| Manitoba | Over 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week |
| Nova Scotia | Over 48 hours/week |
| New Brunswick | Over 44 hours/week |
Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate in all provinces. Some provinces also require double time (2×) after a higher threshold.
Statutory deductions from your paycheque
Every Canadian employee has three mandatory deductions taken off each paycheque:
- Federal and provincial income tax — withheld based on your TD1 form and estimated annual earnings
- CPP contributions — 5.95% of pensionable earnings in 2025, up to the annual maximum ($3,867.50 for employees)
- EI premiums — 1.64% of insurable earnings in 2025, up to the annual maximum ($1,049.12 for employees)
Your net (take-home) pay after these deductions is typically 70–80% of gross for middle-income earners, depending on province.
Salary vs. hourly: a quick comparison
| Factor | Salaried | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Income predictability | High — fixed paycheque | Variable — depends on hours worked |
| Overtime eligibility | Usually not eligible | Eligible after provincial threshold |
| Benefits access | Typically included | Varies by employer |
| Vacation pay | Usually included in package | 4% (or more) added to wages |
| ROE / EI eligibility | Yes | Yes |
Minimum wage by province — 2026
| Province / Territory | Min. Wage (2026) | Annual (2,080 hrs) |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $17.40/hr | $36,192 |
| Ontario | $17.20/hr | $35,776 |
| Yukon | $18.91/hr | $39,333 |
| PEI | $16.00/hr | $33,280 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | $16.00/hr | $33,280 |
| New Brunswick | $15.30/hr | $31,824 |
| Nova Scotia | $15.70/hr | $32,656 |
| Manitoba | $15.80/hr | $32,864 |
| Quebec | $16.10/hr | $33,488 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.00/hr | $31,200 |
| Alberta | $15.00/hr | $31,200 |
| Federal (regulated industries) | $17.30/hr | $35,984 |
Annual figures assume 40 hours/week × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours. Actual earnings depend on hours worked and any overtime.
Biweekly vs. semi-monthly pay: what’s the difference?
Two common payroll schedules are often confused:
| Feature | Biweekly | Semi-Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Every 2 weeks | Twice per month (e.g., 1st and 15th) |
| Pay periods per year | 26 | 24 |
| Payday varies? | Yes — same weekday, different dates | No — fixed dates each month |
| 3-paycheque month | Yes — 2 months per year | No — always 2 per month |
| Gross per period ($78,000/yr) | $3,000 | $3,250 |
Biweekly pay gives you two “bonus” months per year with a third paycheque — useful for lump-sum savings, RRSP contributions, or extra mortgage payments.
For a deeper look, see Salary vs. Hourly: Which Is Better in Canada?.
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