Minimum wage in Canada by province
The federal minimum wage is $18.15 an hour. Nunavut has the highest general rate ($20.17) and Alberta the lowest ($15.00). Check your rate and what it adds up to each week.
General minimum wage, 6 November 2026
Minimum-wage pay calculatorGross pay before income tax, CPP/QPP and EI deductions.
How minimum wages have risen
Questions and answers
What is the federal minimum wage in Canada?
$18.15 an hour since 1 April 2026, for employees in federally regulated sectors such as banking, telecommunications and interprovincial transport.
Which province has the highest minimum wage?
Nunavut at $20.17 an hour. The lowest is Alberta at $15.00.
Which minimum wage applies to me?
The rate of the province or territory where you work, unless your employer is federally regulated, in which case the federal rate (or the provincial one, if higher) applies.
Are there lower rates for students or servers?
Some provinces have special rates for young workers, students or specific occupations. Check your province's employment standards office for details.
Source: Government of Canada, Historical minimum wage rates in Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada). Rates in force on 6 November 2026 and announced increases.