Minimum wage rates across Canada
To attract talent, employers need to provide competitive salaries and always need to pay at least the minimum wage. Check out the rates below to ensure you are in compliance.
You can also click on the heading to link directly to the government website for specific additional details, as we make best efforts to publish the most recent rates as soon as we can!
Federal
On April 1st, 2026, minimum wage for federally regulated employers was increased from $17.75 to $18.15 per hour. For those working in provinces or territories where the general minimum wage rate is higher, the higher rate will continue to apply.
Alberta
General Minimum Wage
$15.00 as of Jun. 26th, 2019
Students under 18
$13.00 as of Jun. 26th, 2019
British Columbia
General Minimum Wage
$17.85 as of Jun. 1st, 2025
$18.25 as of Jun. 1st, 2026
Manitoba
General Minimum Wage
$15.80 as of Oct. 1st, 2024
$16.00 as of Oct. 1st, 2025
New Brunswick
General Minimum Wage
$15.65 as of Apr. 1st, 2025
$15.90 as of Apr. 1st, 2026
Newfoundland & Labrador
General Minimum Wage
$16.00 as of Apr. 1st, 2025
$16.35 as of Apr. 1st, 2026
Northwest Territories
General Minimum Wage
$16.70 as of Sep. 1st, 2024
$16.95 as of Sep. 1st, 2025
Nova Scotia
General Minimum Wage
$16.50 as of Oct. 1st, 2025
$16.75 as of Apr. 1st, 2026
$17.00 as of Oct. 1st, 2026
Nunavut
General Minimum Wage
$19.00 as of Jan. 1st, 2024
$19.75 as of Sep. 1st, 2025
Ontario
General Minimum Wage
$17.20 as of Oct. 1st, 2024
$17.60 as of Oct. 1st, 2025
Minimum Wage for Students (under 18)
$16.20 as of Oct. 1st, 2024
$16.60 as of Oct. 1st, 2025
Prince Edward Island
General Minimum Wage
$16.50 as of Oct. 1st, 2025
$17.00 as of Apr. 1st, 2026
Quebec
General Minimum Wage
$16.10 as of May 1st, 2025
$16.60 as of May 1st, 2026
Employees paid with tips
$12.90 as of May 1st, 2025
$13.30 as of May 1st, 2026
Saskatchewan
General Minimum Wage
$15.00 as of Oct. 1st, 2024
$15.35 as of Oct. 1st, 2025
Yukon
General Minimum Wage
$17.94 as of Apr. 1st, 2025
$18.51 as of Apr. 1st, 2026
Minimum rates are adjusted in various provinces and territories based on percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
There are special minimum rates for other categories in some jurisdictions so check out the links for more information! Check back often.
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Last updated March 31, 2026