OWN
YOUR
PAY
Don’t just get paid, own it!
Information You Can Trust
Own Your Pay is powered by the National Payroll Institute. For nearly five decades we’ve been supporting payroll professionals across the country.
Own Your Pay can be trusted because:
- We developed Canada’s only payroll designation programs
- We proactively work alongside governments to shape legislation
- We employee a team of Canada’s top experts in payroll
Let our highly-respected experts and our 40,000+ members help you #OwnYourPay.
About Own Your Pay
Own Your Pay is dedicated to informing Canadians about the details of their pay. It helps explain deductions, provides insight into common paycheque questions, on the job scenarios, and sheds light on how your hard-earned money travels from your employer to the final amount in your bank account.
Our Goal
By equipping Canadians with vital financial information, Own Your Pay aims to empower individuals to make more informed decisions about their finances. Many Canadians see the numerous aspects of pay as complex and those with a better understanding of their pay are able to save for a larger purchase and be more financially secure.
How It Works
All of the Own Your Pay resources are complimentary. The information is intended for working Canadians and not just payroll professionals. We’ve taken complex information and made it easier to understand – for all levels of pay expertise. Whether you’re working your first job or worked for many years, we know you’ll find some helpul information.
Complimentary Video Library
There’s over 30 videos on topics that rage from working your first job to maternity leave. Each one is about 30 seconds in length, allowing you to watch them at any time. Best of all, the videos feature Canada’s top experts in payroll!
Helpful Resources
Do you understand your pay statement? Do you know the miminum wage in your province? You worked extra hours last week, do you know the overtime rules? Our resources answer these questions and so much more!