Minimum Wage in Canada (federal) (2026)
Direct answer: The minimum wage in Canada (federal) in 2026 is $18.15 per hour. Full-time (2,080 hours a year) that is $37,752 gross, and after federal tax, provincial tax, CPP and EI you keep roughly $30,461 per year — about $2,538 a month. The federal minimum wage rose to $18.15/hour on April 1, 2026 (up from $17.75, a 2.1% CPI adjustment). It applies only to federally regulated industries (banks, airlines, interprovincial transport, telecom); most workers fall under their provincial minimum wage.
What is the minimum wage in Canada (federal) in 2026?
The minimum wage in Canada (federal) in 2026 is $18.15 per hour (effective April 1, 2026). The federal minimum wage rose to $18.15/hour on April 1, 2026 (up from $17.75, a 2.1% CPI adjustment). It applies only to federally regulated industries (banks, airlines, interprovincial transport, telecom); most workers fall under their provincial minimum wage.
How much is Canada (federal) minimum wage per year?
Full-time (2,080 hours), $18.15/hour equals $37,752 gross per year, before deductions.
How much is left after tax?
On $37,752 gross, a single worker keeps about $30,461 per year after federal tax, provincial tax, CPP and EI.
Is the Canada (federal) minimum wage going up?
The federal minimum wage rose to $18.15/hour on April 1, 2026 (up from $17.75, a 2.1% CPI adjustment). It applies only to federally regulated industries (banks, airlines, interprovincial transport, telecom); most workers fall under their provincial minimum wage. Always check the effective date, as the rate can change mid-year.
| Item | Annual | Monthly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | $37,752 | $3,146 | $1,452 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$2,982 | -$249 | -$115 |
| Ontario Provincial Tax | -$1,251 | -$104 | -$48 |
| CPP | -$2,038 | -$170 | -$78 |
| Employment Insurance | -$615 | -$51 | -$24 |
| Ontario Health Premium | -$405 | -$34 | -$16 |
| Take-Home Pay | $30,461 | $2,538 | $1,172 |
- Federal tax$2,9828%
- Provincial tax$1,2513%
- Contributions (CPP/EI)$3,0588%
- Take-home$30,46181%
- Gross$37,752
$37,752
- Alberta$30,918+$457
- British Columbia$30,743+$282
- Ontariothis state$30,461
- Ontariothis state$30,461
- Nova Scotia$29,431−$1,030
What is the minimum wage in Canada (federal) in 2026?
The minimum wage in Canada (federal) in 2026 is $18.15 per hour, effective April 1, 2026. The federal minimum wage rose to $18.15/hour on April 1, 2026 (up from $17.75, a 2.1% CPI adjustment). It applies only to federally regulated industries (banks, airlines, interprovincial transport, telecom); most workers fall under their provincial minimum wage.
How much is Canada (federal) minimum wage per year?
Full-time work in Canada is generally counted as 2,080 hours a year (40 hours a week, 52 weeks). At $18.15 per hour, that is $37,752 gross a year, or about $726 gross a week before deductions.
How much do you take home on minimum wage in Canada (federal)?
Gross pay is not what lands in your account. To estimate the net, follow these steps:
- Start from the annual minimum wage: $37,752.
- Subtract federal income tax after the basic personal amount (about $16,452 in 2026).
- Subtract provincial income tax after the provincial basic personal amount.
- Subtract CPP (5.95% above the $3,500 exemption) and EI (1.63%).
- What remains is your take-home pay: about $30,461 a year for a single worker.
Is Canada (federal) minimum wage federal or provincial?
The federal minimum wage applies only to federally regulated industries (banks, airlines, interprovincial transport, telecom). Most workers are covered by their provincial minimum wage instead.
How does Canada (federal) compare to other provinces?
Minimum wages vary widely across Canada, from the mid-$15 range to nearly $20 an hour. The chart above shows the annual take-home pay on the same income across provinces, so you can see how taxes and contributions — not just the headline rate — shape your real pay.