Overtime Pay Calculator — Quebec (2026)

In Quebec, overtime (1.5× your regular rate) applies over 40 hours/week.

Hours worked each day this week:

Overtime rules in Quebec

over 40 hours/week → 1.5× the regular rate.

Frequently asked questions

When does overtime start in Quebec?

Overtime pay (1.5× the regular rate) applies over 40 hours/week. 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.

✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: CNESST — Statutory holidays.