General minimum wage
Nunavut Minimum Wage 2026
The Nunavut minimum wage is $20.17 an hour, in effect since September 1, 2026.
Official 2026 rates, verified October 9, 2026
Nunavut has the highest minimum wage in Canada.
Nunavut minimum wage pay by hours worked
| Hours per week | Per week | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $403.40 | $1,748 | $20,977 |
| 30 hours | $605.10 | $2,622 | $31,465 |
| 37.5 hours | $756.38 | $3,278 | $39,332 |
| 40 hours | $806.80 | $3,496 | $41,954 |
Take-home pay on minimum wage in Nunavut
| Gross pay (40 hours × 52 weeks) | $41,954 |
| Income tax | −$3,717 |
| CPP | −$2,288 |
| EI | −$684 |
| Take-home pay | $35,265 |
| Take-home per hour | $16.95 |
See your exact pay with the Nunavut income tax calculator or the hourly to salary calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Nunavut in 2026?
$20.17 an hour, in effect since September 1, 2026. It was $19.75 before that.
How much is minimum wage per year in Nunavut?
$41,954 before tax for 40 hours a week all year, or $39,332 at 37.5 hours. After tax, CPP and EI, a full-time worker takes home about $35,265.
When does the Nunavut minimum wage go up next?
Nunavut has the highest minimum wage in Canada.
Minimum wage in other provinces
| Province / territory | Minimum wage | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | $20.17/hr | September 1, 2026 |
| Yukon | $18.51/hr | April 1, 2026 |
| British Columbia | $18.25/hr | June 1, 2026 |
| Ontario | $17.95/hr | October 1, 2026 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.30/hr | October 1, 2026 |
| Northwest Territories | $17.20/hr | September 1, 2026 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00/hr | October 1, 2026 |
| Quebec | $16.60/hr | May 1, 2026 |
| Manitoba | $16.40/hr | October 1, 2026 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.35/hr | April 1, 2026 |
| New Brunswick | $15.90/hr | April 1, 2026 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.70/hr | October 1, 2026 |
| Alberta | $15.00/hr | October 1, 2018 |
| Federal (federally regulated jobs) | $18.15/hr | April 1, 2026 |
All rates and amounts on this page are taken from official government sources, including the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec and provincial and territorial finance ministries. Last verified October 9, 2026.