Minimum Wage in Canada

The federal minimum wage is $18.15 an hour from 1 April 2026. It covers federally regulated workplaces such as banks, airlines and telecoms; every province and territory sets its own rate for other workers.

An hour C$18.15

A week C$726

A month C$3,146 ≈ $2,246

A year C$37,752

Federal minimum, since 1 April 2026. The legal rate is set an hour (highlighted); the others assume 40 hours a week. All amounts are before tax.

Minimum wage calculator for Canada

Change the hours to see what the minimum pays for part-time work or overtime, or enter your own hourly pay.

Pay an hour (CAD) Hours a week

A week: C$726
A month: C$3,146
A year: C$37,752

Months are 52 weeks ÷ 12. Paid holidays, overtime premiums and extra monthly payments are not included.

Who is covered

Varies by region

Federally regulated employers must pay the federal rate or the provincial rate, whichever is higher. Some provinces have lower rates for liquor servers or students.

Next change

The federal rate rises with inflation every 1 April. Several provinces also index their rates each year.

Checked 23 October 2026 against labour ministries, official gazettes and recent reporting. Your own minimum can depend on your age, sector, region or contract, so check with the labour authority or your union. This is a summary, not legal advice. Sources: Government of Canada raises the federal minimum wage (March 2026).

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