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.
Jurisdiction |
Rate/Hour |
Effective Date |
Federal (Canada Labour Code, Part III) |
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General |
$17.75 |
April 1, 2025 |
Alberta |
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General |
$15.00 |
October 1, 2018 |
Students |
$13.00 |
June 26, 2019 |
British Columbia |
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General |
$17.40 |
June 1, 2024 |
General |
$17.85 |
June 1, 2025 |
Manitoba |
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General |
$15.80 |
October 1, 2024 |
New Brunswick |
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General |
$15.65 |
April 1, 2025 |
Newfoundland and Labrador |
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General |
$16.00 |
April 1, 2025 |
Northwest Territories |
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General |
$16.70 |
September 1, 2024 |
Nova Scotia |
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General |
$15.70 |
April 1, 2025 |
General |
$16.50 |
October 1, 2025 |
Nunavut |
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General |
$19.00 |
January 1, 2024 |
Ontario |
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General |
$17.20 |
October 1, 2024 |
Students under 18 working 28 hours/week or less |
$16.20 |
October 1, 2024 |
Prince Edward Island |
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General |
$16.00 |
October 1, 2024 |
Quebec |
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General |
$15.75 |
May 1, 2024 |
General |
$16.10 |
May 1, 2025 |
Employees receiving tips |
$12.60 |
May 1, 2024 |
Employees receiving tips |
$12.90 |
May 1, 2025 |
Saskatchewan |
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General |
$15.00 |
October 1, 2024 |
Yukon |
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General |
$17.94 |
April 1, 2025 |