Labour

Minimum Wage in Canada by Province

Minimum wage in Canada is set by individual provinces and territories, leading to significant variation across the country. As of 2024, rates range from under $14/hour in some provinces to over $17/hour in others, with periodic increases tied to CPI or cost-of-living adjustments.

Statistics Canada collects data on actual earnings and employment levels that allow analysis of how minimum wage changes affect employment, hours worked, and low-wage worker income. The federal minimum wage applies to federally regulated industries. Explore wage floor trends and their relationship to median wages in the analysis below.