Overtime Pay Calculator — British Columbia (2026)
In British Columbia, overtime (1.5× your regular rate) applies over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week; double time after 12 hours/day.
Hours worked each day this week:
Overtime rules in British Columbia
over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week; double time after 12 hours/day → 1.5× the regular rate (2× after 12h/day).
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in British Columbia?
Overtime pay (1.5× the regular rate) applies over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week; double time after 12 hours/day. Hours already counted as daily overtime are not counted again toward the weekly threshold.
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.
British Columbia calculators: Stat holiday pay · Vacation pay · Banked overtime
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: BC Employment Standards — Statutory holidays.