By province and territory
Minimum Wage in Canada 2026
The current minimum wage in every province and territory, with effective dates, yearly pay, and take-home pay after tax.
Official 2026 rates, verified October 9, 2026
Minimum wage by province, October 2026
| Province / territory | Minimum wage | Since | Full-time per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | $20.17 | September 1, 2026 | $41,954 |
| Yukon | $18.51 | April 1, 2026 | $38,501 |
| British Columbia | $18.25 | June 1, 2026 | $37,960 |
| Ontario | $17.95 | October 1, 2026 | $37,336 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.30 | October 1, 2026 | $35,984 |
| Northwest Territories | $17.20 | September 1, 2026 | $35,776 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00 | October 1, 2026 | $35,360 |
| Quebec | $16.60 | May 1, 2026 | $34,528 |
| Manitoba | $16.40 | October 1, 2026 | $34,112 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.35 | April 1, 2026 | $34,008 |
| New Brunswick | $15.90 | April 1, 2026 | $33,072 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.70 | October 1, 2026 | $32,656 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | October 1, 2018 | $31,200 |
| Federal (federally regulated jobs) | $18.15 | April 1, 2026 | $37,752 |
Full-time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). Most provinces now raise their minimum wage every year in line with inflation.
Take-home pay at minimum wage
| Province / territory | Gross per year | After tax, CPP and EI | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | $41,954 | $35,265 | $16.95 |
| Yukon | $38,501 | $32,152 | $15.46 |
| British Columbia | $37,960 | $31,889 | $15.33 |
| Ontario | $37,336 | $30,911 | $14.86 |
| Northwest Territories | $35,776 | $30,238 | $14.54 |
| Prince Edward Island | $35,984 | $29,470 | $14.17 |
| Nova Scotia | $35,360 | $28,706 | $13.80 |
| Quebec | $34,528 | $28,402 | $13.66 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $34,008 | $28,109 | $13.51 |
| Manitoba | $34,112 | $28,082 | $13.50 |
| New Brunswick | $33,072 | $27,876 | $13.40 |
| Saskatchewan | $32,656 | $27,597 | $13.27 |
| Alberta | $31,200 | $26,989 | $12.98 |
Based on 40 hours a week all year, single, with basic credits. Use the hourly to salary calculator for your own hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Canada in 2026?
Each province and territory sets its own. As of October 2026 it ranges from $15.00 an hour in Alberta to $20.17 in Nunavut. The federal minimum wage, for federally regulated jobs such as banking, airlines and telecom, is $18.15.
Which province has the highest minimum wage?
Nunavut, at $20.17 an hour. Among the provinces, BC is highest at $18.25, followed by Ontario at $17.95 and PEI at $17.30.
Which province has the lowest minimum wage?
Alberta, at $15.00 an hour, unchanged since 2018. Saskatchewan is next at $15.70.
Does the federal minimum wage apply to me?
Only if you work in a federally regulated industry, such as banks, airlines, interprovincial trucking, railways, telecom or federal Crown corporations. If your province's rate is higher, the higher rate applies.
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.