Alberta Overtime Calculator
In Alberta, overtime is the greater of the hours over 8 on each day or the hours over 44 in the week. Enter your hourly rate and the hours you worked each day to see what the standard rule gives.
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How it works
Alberta's basic rule counts overtime two ways: hours over 8 on each work day, and hours over 44 in the work week. Overtime is whichever of the two totals is greater. If they are equal, that number is the overtime.
Overtime hours are paid at no less than 1.5 times your wage rate. Some industries, such as trucking and oilwell servicing, have different thresholds, and some occupations are exempt, so this calculator covers the standard rule only.
Source: Alberta Employment Standards: Overtime Hours and Overtime Pay. Rules change and have exceptions, so check the current official guidance.
Daily overtime = sum of hours over 8 on each day
Weekly overtime = total hours - 44 (if positive)
Overtime hours = the greater of the two
Total pay = Rate x Regular hours + Rate x 1.5 x Overtime hoursExample
At 25 per hour working 9 hours Monday to Friday (45 hours), daily overtime is 5 hours and weekly overtime is 1 hour. The greater figure, 5 hours, is overtime: regular pay is 40 x 25 = 1,000 and overtime pay is 5 x 37.50 = 187.50, for a total of 1,187.50.
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Alberta?
Under the basic rule, overtime is the greater of the hours over 8 on each work day or the hours over 44 in the work week.
How much is overtime pay in Alberta?
At least 1.5 times the employee's wage rate.
If my schedule is 40 hours a week, do I still get overtime after 8 hours a day?
Under the basic 8/44 rule, yes, unless a collective agreement, another agreement or consistent practice sets different thresholds.
Can I agree to give up overtime pay?
No. Employers and employees cannot agree to skip required overtime pay, but they can use a written overtime agreement for time off instead of pay, under set conditions.
Do all jobs follow the 8/44 rule?
No. Some industries and occupations have different thresholds, and some are exempt, such as managers, supervisors and many professionals.
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