Overtime Pay Calculator — Alberta (2026)
In Alberta, overtime (1.5× your regular rate) applies over 8 hours/day OR over 44 hours/week. Alberta pays the GREATER of the daily and weekly calculation, not both.
Hours worked each day this week:
Overtime rules in Alberta
over 8 hours/day OR over 44 hours/week → 1.5× the regular rate.
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Alberta?
Overtime pay (1.5× the regular rate) applies over 8 hours/day OR over 44 hours/week. The daily and weekly totals are compared and the GREATER applies.
Can my employer give time off instead of overtime pay?
In most jurisdictions yes — banked time at the overtime rate (1.5 hours per OT hour), by written agreement. See our banked overtime calculator.
Are salaried employees entitled to overtime?
Often yes: being salaried does not exclude you from overtime unless your role is exempt (managers, certain professionals). The salary is converted to an hourly rate.
Alberta calculators: Stat holiday pay · Vacation pay · Banked overtime
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Alberta.ca — General holidays.