Minimum Wage Rates across Canada

To attract talent employers, you 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 most recent rates as soon as we can!

Federal

On April 1^st, 2023, the Federal minimum wage was increased from $15.55 to $16.65 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 Oct. 1^st, 2018
Students under 18
$13.00 as of Jun. 26^th, 2019
Salespersons (including land agents and certain professionals)
$598/week as of Oct 2018
Domestic Employees (living in their employer’s home)
$2,848/ month as of Oct 2018

British Columbia

General Minimum Wage
$16.75 as of Jun. 1^st, 2023

Manitoba

General Minimum Wage
$15.30 as of Oct. 1st, 2023

New Brunswick

General Minimum Wage
$14.75 as of Apr. 1^st, 2023

Newfoundland & Labrador

General Minimum Wage
$15.00 as of Oct. 1^st, 2023

Northwest Territories

General Minimum Wage
$16.05 as of Sep. 1^st, 2023

Nova Scotia

General Minimum Wage
$15.00 as of Oct. 1^st, 2023

Nunavut

General Minimum Wage
$16.00 as of Apr. 1^st, 2020

Ontario

General Minimum Wage
$16.55 as of Oct. 1^st, 2023
Minimum Wage for Students (under 18)
$15.60 as of Oct. 1^st, 2023

Prince Edward Island

General Minimum Wage
$15.00 as of Oct. 1^st, 2023

Quebec

General Minimum Wage
$15.25 as of May 1^st, 2023
Employees paid with tips
$12.20 per hour as of May 1^st, 2023

Saskatchewan

General Minimum Wage
$14.00 as of Oct. 1^st, 2023

Yukon

General Minimum Wage
$16.77 as of Apr. 1^st, 2023

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 September 20^th, 2023