Hourly ↔ Salary Converter
Convert between hourly wage and annual salary in Canada with provincial take-home pay estimates including CPP and EI.
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About this tool
Converts between hourly wages and annual salaries, both directions, and estimates the take-home equivalent for your province using 2026 federal and provincial tax brackets plus CPP and EI deductions. Edit either the hourly rate or the annual salary and the other updates automatically.
Standard assumptions
- 40 hours per week × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours per year is the common default for salaried full-time work in Canada.
- For "true take-home" estimates, consider using 50 weeks instead of 52 to account for two weeks of unpaid vacation, if that's your reality.
- Part-time? Just enter your actual hours per week (e.g. 24, 30).
Take-home calculation
Take-home is your gross income minus federal tax, provincial tax, CPP contributions, and EI premiums. It's an estimate using only the Basic Personal Amount as a credit — your actual paycheque will differ if you have additional deductions (RRSP, union dues, group health benefits, child support) or credits (medical, donations, family-related credits).
Frequently asked questions
- Why does 40 hours × 52 weeks = 2,080 instead of 2,000?
- It's just the math: 40 × 52 = 2,080. The "2,000-hour year" comes from 40 × 50 weeks, which assumes 2 unpaid weeks off. Both are common conventions; pick whichever matches your reality.
- Should I include vacation time in my hours?
- For salaried employees, vacation is paid, so the answer is yes (keep 52 weeks). For hourly contractors, your client probably pays only for hours worked, so use 50 weeks or fewer to be realistic about unpaid time off.
- What about overtime?
- Most Canadian provinces require 1.5× pay for hours over 40 or 44 per week (varies by province). For salaried workers, overtime rules depend on whether you're classified as "manager" or covered by employment standards. This tool calculates straight time only.
- Is take-home different from net pay?
- In most contexts they're used interchangeably. "Take-home" usually means after government deductions (tax, CPP, EI); "net" can sometimes include voluntary deductions like RRSP and benefit premiums. Always confirm what's included when comparing.
Last updated: May 17, 2026