Wage levels in Canada
We tell you about the minimum and average wages in Canada, the incomes of in-demand professions, and the amount of taxes.
In Canada, there is a minimum wage that you will earn even in the easiest and low-skilled job. But professionals with qualifications and experience tend to earn much more.
Minimum wages vary by region. In 2023, the highest hourly rates are in the territory of Yukon (CA$ 16.77) and the province of British Columbia (CA$ 16.75), and the lowest is in Saskatchewan (CA$ 13). The average wage for Canadian residents in 2022 was CA$ 59,300 per year or CA$ 4,941 per month.
Wages in Canadian provinces and territories
The table below shows minimum and average wages by region in Canada:
| Province/territory | Minimum rate per hour, CAD | Average rate per hour, CAD |
| Alberta | $15.00 | $28.85 |
| British Columbia | $16.75 | $27.50 |
| Manitoba | $15.30 | $23.94 |
| New Brunswick | $14.75 | $23.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $15.00 | $25.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $16.05 | $38.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $15.00 | $22.97 |
| Nunavut | $16.00 | $35.90 |
| Ontario | $16.55 | $27.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $15.00 | $22.50 |
| Quebec | $15.25 | $26.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $14.00 | $26.22 |
| Yukon | $16.77 | $35.00 |
As you can see from the table, minimum and average wages can be very different. For example, minimum wage workers in Alberta earn an average of CA$ 2,400 per month (CA$ 15 per hour). However, the provincial average wage is CA$ 4,616 per month (CA$ 28.85 per hour).
Still, we do not recommend that you expect a high salary right after you move. Often immigrants have to start working in low-paying jobs before they can build a good career and earn more.
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