Minimum Wage Across Canada in 2026

Minimum Wage in Canada

There is no single minimum wage in Canada. Each province and territory sets its own rate. The federal minimum wage ($17.30/hour for 2024) applies only to federally regulated industries like banking, telecommunications, and inter-provincial transportation.

2026 Minimum Wage Rates

Province/Territory	Rate	Annual Gross (40h/week)
Nunavut	$19.00	$39,520
British Columbia	$17.85	$37,128
Yukon	$17.59	$36,587
Ontario	$17.20	$35,776
Northwest Territories	$16.70	$34,736
Manitoba	$15.80	$32,864
Quebec	$15.75	$32,760
Newfoundland & Labrador	$15.60	$32,448
Prince Edward Island	$15.40	$32,032
New Brunswick	$15.30	$31,824
Nova Scotia	$15.20	$31,616
Alberta	$15.00	$31,200
Saskatchewan	$15.00	$31,200

Key Takeaways

• Nunavut has the highest minimum wage at $19.00/hr — reflecting the extremely high cost of living in Canada's northernmost territory.
• Alberta and Saskatchewan are tied for the lowest at $15.00/hr. Alberta's rate hasn't changed since 2019.
• Most provinces index their minimum wage to inflation annually. Ontario, BC, and several others adjust each year.
• After taxes, minimum wage is significantly lower. At $15.00/hr in Alberta, your take-home is approximately $27,800/year after CPP, EI, and income tax.

Calculate Your Take-Home

Use our minimum wage reference page to see all rates, or enter any hourly rate in the calculator to see your exact take-home pay after all deductions.