How to Calculate Canadian Vacation Pay
→ Open the Canada Vacation Pay Calculator
The steps
- Find your rate: Ontario 4% under 5 years / 6% at 5+. Federal 4% (1–5 yrs) / 6% (5–10) / 8% (10+).
- Apply it to your gross wages for the entitlement year (or the wages the pay is owed on).
Worked example
Federal, 11 years' service, $60,000 gross: rate = 8% → $60,000 × 0.08 = $4,800. In Ontario the same person would be at 6% = $3,600.
The vacation pay calculator picks the right rate for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is vacation pay on gross or net?
On gross wages, before deductions, generally excluding vacation pay already paid.
Do I get it when I leave?
Yes — accrued unpaid vacation pay must be included in your final pay, regardless of how the job ends.
Estimates for guidance only — not legal or financial advice. Every figure is derived from the statute cited on the linked calculator; laws change, so confirm final figures with the relevant authority.