Salary Calculator

Convert your hourly wage into daily, weekly, monthly, and annual salary, including overtime pay.

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What is a Salary Calculator?

This calculator converts an hourly wage into daily, weekly, monthly, and annual pay figures, accounting for regular hours, overtime hours and pay multiplier, and the number of paid weeks per year - useful for comparing an hourly job offer to an annual salary, or estimating your gross pay.

How to Use This Salary Calculator

  1. Enter your hourly pay rate.
  2. Enter your regular hours per week.
  3. Enter any overtime hours per week (enter 0 if none).
  4. Enter your overtime pay multiplier (commonly 1.5x, often called "time and a half").
  5. Enter the number of paid weeks per year (52 for a full year, or fewer if you take unpaid time off).
  6. Review your daily, weekly, monthly, and annual gross pay, broken down into regular and overtime portions.

How is Salary Calculated?

This calculator multiplies your hourly rate by your hours to get weekly pay, separating regular hours from overtime hours (which are paid at your rate times the overtime multiplier), then scales weekly pay to daily, monthly, and annual figures.

Formula: Regular Weekly Pay = Hourly Rate × Regular Hours. Overtime Weekly Pay = Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier × Overtime Hours. Weekly Pay = Regular Weekly Pay + Overtime Weekly Pay. Daily Pay = Weekly Pay ÷ 5. Annual Salary = Weekly Pay × Paid Weeks per Year. Monthly Pay = Annual Salary ÷ 12.

Example: An hourly rate of CA$22 for 40 regular hours per week, with no overtime, paid for all 52 weeks of the year, gives a weekly pay of CA$880, a daily pay of CA$176, a monthly pay of about CA$3,813, and an annual salary of CA$45,760. (Note: this example is for illustration purposes only - your actual pay frequency, deductions, and overtime rules may differ.)

Salary in Canada

This calculator shows gross pay (before taxes and deductions) - to estimate your actual take-home pay after federal and provincial income tax, CPP, and EI, see our Take-Home Pay Calculator or Income Tax Calculator. Overtime rules in Canada vary by province and by whether a job falls under federal or provincial labour standards: most provinces require overtime pay (commonly 1.5x the regular rate) once an employee works more than a set number of hours in a day (often 8) or week (often 40 or 44, depending on the province), though some industries and salaried/exempt roles have different rules. Minimum wage also varies by province and is updated periodically - as of recent years it has generally ranged from roughly CA$15 to CA$19 per hour depending on the province, so check your province's current minimum wage to ensure your hourly rate complies if you're an employer, or to understand your entitlements as an employee. If you're comparing a job offer that pays hourly to one that pays an annual salary, this calculator can help put both on the same basis - but remember to also compare benefits, vacation pay (which in some provinces is calculated as a percentage of gross wages rather than being a separate paid week), and other compensation beyond base pay.

Tips for Using This Salary Calculator

  • If you don't work all 52 weeks (e.g., unpaid leave, seasonal work), reduce "paid weeks per year" accordingly for a more accurate annual figure.
  • Check your province's overtime rules - the threshold for overtime (daily and/or weekly hours) and the required multiplier vary, and some roles are exempt from overtime entirely.
  • Remember this shows gross pay - use our Take-Home Pay Calculator to estimate what you'll actually receive after tax, CPP, and EI deductions.
  • When comparing job offers, also consider vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, benefits, and bonuses, which aren't captured by an hourly-rate comparison alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert an hourly wage to an annual salary?

Multiply your hourly rate by your regular hours per week to get weekly pay, then multiply by the number of paid weeks per year (52 for a full year). For example, CA\$22/hour × 40 hours = CA\$880/week, and CA\$880 × 52 weeks = CA\$45,760/year. Add any overtime pay using the same approach with your overtime rate and hours.

What is a typical overtime multiplier in Canada?

A multiplier of 1.5x (often called "time and a half") is the most common overtime rate required by employment standards legislation across Canadian provinces, though the threshold for when overtime applies (e.g., after 8 hours per day or 40-44 hours per week) varies by province and industry. Some employers offer higher multipliers (such as 2x for certain holidays) as part of their policy or collective agreement.

Does this calculator show take-home pay?

No, this calculator shows gross pay - the amount before income tax, CPP, and EI deductions. To estimate your net (take-home) pay, use our Take-Home Pay Calculator, which applies federal and provincial tax brackets along with CPP and EI rates to your gross income.

Why is monthly pay not just weekly pay times 4?

Because most months don't have exactly 4 weeks (52 weeks ÷ 12 months ≈ 4.33 weeks per month). This calculator divides your annual salary by 12 to get a true monthly average, which accounts for the extra partial weeks - multiplying weekly pay by 4 would understate your actual monthly income.

How does minimum wage affect this calculator?

This calculator doesn't check your hourly rate against minimum wage - it simply calculates pay based on whatever rate you enter. Minimum wage varies by province and is updated periodically, so if you're using this for compliance purposes (as an employer or to check your own pay), verify your province's current minimum wage separately.

What if I don't work the same hours every week?

This calculator assumes consistent weekly hours. If your hours vary significantly, you could run the calculation for a "typical" week, or for different scenarios (a busy week vs. a slow week) to get a sense of the range, and use your actual pay stubs or an average over several months for a more precise picture of your real income.

Disclaimer: The information and figures provided on this page are for educational and illustrative purposes only and do not constitute employment or financial advice. This calculator shows gross pay only and does not account for income tax, CPP, EI, vacation pay, or other deductions and entitlements. Overtime rules and minimum wage rates vary by province and can change - always verify current employment standards for your province or consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.