General minimum wage
Ontario Minimum Wage 2026
The Ontario minimum wage is $17.95 an hour, in effect since October 1, 2026.
Official 2026 rates, verified October 9, 2026
Ontario adjusts its rates every October 1 by inflation. The October 2027 rate will be announced by April 1, 2027.
Ontario special minimum wages (from October 1, 2026)
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| General minimum wage | $17.95 / hour |
| Students under 18 (28 hours a week or less during the school year, or during school breaks) | $16.90 / hour |
| Homeworkers | $19.70 / hour |
| Hunting, fishing and wilderness guides (less than 5 consecutive hours a day) | $89.75 |
| Hunting, fishing and wilderness guides (5 or more hours a day) | $179.50 |
Before October 1, 2026, the rates were $17.60 general, $16.60 for students, $19.35 for homeworkers and $88.05 / $176.15 for guides.
Ontario minimum wage pay by hours worked
| Hours per week | Per week | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $359.00 | $1,556 | $18,668 |
| 30 hours | $538.50 | $2,334 | $28,002 |
| 37.5 hours | $673.13 | $2,917 | $35,002 |
| 40 hours | $718.00 | $3,111 | $37,336 |
Take-home pay on minimum wage in Ontario
| Gross pay (40 hours × 52 weeks) | $37,336 |
| Income tax | −$3,804 |
| CPP | −$2,013 |
| EI | −$609 |
| Take-home pay | $30,911 |
| Take-home per hour | $14.86 |
See your exact pay with the Ontario income tax calculator or the hourly to salary calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Ontario in 2026?
$17.95 an hour, in effect since October 1, 2026. It was $17.60 before that.
How much is minimum wage per year in Ontario?
$37,336 before tax for 40 hours a week all year, or $35,002 at 37.5 hours. After tax, CPP and EI, a full-time worker takes home about $30,911.
When does the Ontario minimum wage go up next?
Ontario adjusts its rates every October 1 by inflation. The October 2027 rate will be announced by April 1, 2027.
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.