Canadian Minimum Hourly Wage Rates

A minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate that an employer can pay an employee as set out in the legislation for each province or territory.

The following table gives the current minimum wages in effect for all provinces and territories.

 

Province/Territory

Hourly Rate

Effective Date 

Alberta – General

$15.00

October 1, 2018

Alberta – Students

$13.00

June 26, 2019

British Columbia

$17.40

June 1, 2024

Manitoba

$15.80

October 1, 2024

New Brunswick

$15.30

April 1, 2024

Newfoundland and Labrador

$15.60

April 1, 2024

Northwest Territories

$16.70

September 1, 2024

Nova Scotia

$15.20

April 1, 2024

Nunavut

$19.00

January 1, 2024

Ontario – General

$17.20

October 1, 2024

Ontario – Students under 18 working 28 hours per week or less

$16.20

October 1, 2024

Prince Edward Island

$16.00

October 1, 2024

Quebec – General

$15.75

May 1, 2024

Quebec – Employees receiving tips

$12.60

May 1, 2024

Saskatchewan

$15.00

October 1, 2024

Yukon

$17.59

April 1, 2024