Vacation pay calculator
Vacation pay from gross earnings and the percent you type.
Result
Vacation pay calculator
Vacation pay
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Enter gross earnings and a percent to see the vacation pay.
Ballpark estimate, check before you buy or quote.
Verify with the official source. Checked 2026-10-02. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/workplace/federal-labour-standards/vacations-holidays.html
Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.
How this works and common questions
About this tool
Gross earnings times the percent you type. A simple estimate, not advice. Nothing you type leaves this device.
How it works
Gross earnings times the percent you type, then rounded half up to the cent. 2000.00 at 4 percent is 80.00. 1500.00 at 6 percent is 90.00. 99.99 at 4 percent is 4.00.
Rules
You type the percent. This page does not look up a vacation percent and does not take off tax. Verify with the official source. A simple estimate, not advice.
Questions
How is vacation pay worked out?
Gross earnings times the percent you type, rounded half up to the cent.
Where does the percent come from?
You type it. This page does not look up a vacation percent.
Does this include tax?
No. The result is the vacation pay amount only.
Do I need an account?
No. The tools work without one. You only need to sign in to save your work.
Is what I type saved?
No. Nothing is saved unless you sign in and choose Save. Otherwise it stays on the page.
Do you show ads or sell my information?
No. We show no ads and we do not sell your information.
Is this tax or legal advice?
No. Results are estimates for planning. Check rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional.
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Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.