Minimum wage in each province or territory
Each province in Canada has a different minimum wage. These are the 2024 minimum wages across Canada.
The federal minimum wage is $17.30. If the minimum wage in each province or territory is greater than the federal minimum wage then the minimum wage for each province / territory applies. This is the minimum wage in federally-regulated sectors such as truck driver, airport workers and bank tellers.
| Province | Minimum Wage |
|---|---|
| Alberta | $15.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.40 |
| Manitoba | $15.80 |
| New Brunswick | $15.30 |
| Newfoundland | $15.60 |
| Nova Scotia | $15.20 |
| Ontario | $17.20 |
| PEI | $16.00 |
| Quebec | $15.75 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $16.70 |
| Nunavut | $19.00 |
| Yukon | $17.59 |
What is the minimum wage in Ontario?
The minimum wage in Ontario for 2024 is $17.20. These are the other minimum wages in Ontario which are effective as of October 1, 2024:
- Home workers: $18.90
- General: $17.20
- Students under 18: $16.20
- Liquor servers: $17.20
What is the minimum wage in Alberta?
The 2024 minimum wage in Alberta is $15.00. This minimum wage was effective October 1, 2018. These are the other minimum wages in Alberta:
- Students under 18: $13.00
What is the minimum wage in British Columbia?
The minimum wage for 2024 in British Columbia is $17.40. These are the other minimum wages in BC:
- Liquor servers: $17.40
- Gig workers: $20.88
What is the minimum wage in Saskatchewan?
The minimum wage in Saskatchewan for 2024 is $15.00 (effective October 1, 2024).
What is the minimum wage in Manitoba?
The 2024 minimum wage in Manitoba is $15.80 for 2024. This minimum wage was effective October 1, 2024.
What is the minimum wage in Quebec?
The minimum wage for 2024 in Quebec is $15.75. These are the other minimum wages in Quebec (both effective May 1, 2024):
- General: $15.75
- Employees receiving tips: $12.60
What is the minimum wage in New Brunswick?
$15.30 is the hourly minimum wage in New Brunswick for 2024 (effective April 1, 2024).
What is the minimum wage in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia has a 2024 hourly minimum wage of $15.20. This minimum wage is effective April 1, 2024
What is the minimum wage in Prince Edward Island?
The minimum wage is $16.00 in PEI for 2024 (effective October 1, 2024).
What is the minimum wage in Newfoundland?
Newfoundland has a minimum wage of $15.60 in 2024 (effective April 1, 2024).
What is the minimum wage in Yukon?
The Yukon has a minimum wage of $17.59 in 2024 (effective April 1, 2024)
What is the minimum wage in Nunavut?
Nunavut has a minimum wage of $19.00 in 2024 (effective January 1, 2024).
What is the minimum wage in Northwest Territories?
The Northwest Territories have a minimum wage of $15.60 (effective September 1, 2024)
Frequently asked questions
Which province has the highest minimum wage in Canada?
British columbia has the highest minimum wage in Canada with workers making $17.40 per hour. This is higher than the federal minimum wage for regulated industries of $17.30 so the provincial wage would apply to federally regulated employees.
Minimum wages across Canada
Compare the income to Canada's minimum wage or other provinces:
