Checked October 17, 2026
Minimum Wage in Canada by Province (2026)
Every province and territory sets its own minimum wage, from $15.00 in Alberta to $20.17 in Nunavut. The federal minimum wage, for federally regulated jobs, is $18.15.
| Province or territory | Hourly | Since | Next increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | $20.17 | September 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Yukon | $18.51 | April 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| British Columbia | $18.25 | June 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Ontario | $17.95 | October 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.30 | October 1, 2026 | $17.60 on April 1, 2027 |
| Northwest Territories | $17.20 | September 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00 | October 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Quebec | $16.60 | May 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Manitoba | $16.40 | October 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.35 | April 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| New Brunswick | $15.90 | April 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Saskatchewan | $15.70 | October 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Alberta | $15.00 | October 1, 2018 | Not announced |
| Federal (federally regulated jobs) | $18.15 | April 1, 2026 | Every April 1 |
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada's minimum wage database and each province's employment standards page.
Questions people ask
+Which province has the highest minimum wage?
Nunavut, at $20.17 an hour. Among the provinces, the highest is British Columbia at $18.25.
+What is the federal minimum wage in Canada?
$18.15 an hour since April 1, 2026. It applies to federally regulated private-sector workplaces. Adjusted every April 1 by previous calendar year's annual average CPI (2025 CPI +2.1%), rounded up to nearest $0.05. 2027 rate not yet announced. If a province/territory rate is higher, the higher rate applies.
+When does minimum wage go up?
It depends on the province. Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan raise rates on October 1; the federal rate, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Yukon on April 1; Quebec on May 1; BC on June 1; and the Northwest Territories and Nunavut on September 1. Nova Scotia and PEI have used both April and October. Alberta has stayed at $15 since October 2018.
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