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Minimum Wage Rates and Calculators in Canada
Minimum wage rates and worker categories are jurisdiction-specific and date-effective. Select the jurisdiction and work date before comparing a wage.
Ontario minimum wage resources
Ontario is the first supported jurisdiction, with current and announced rates stored by effective date.
Ontario Minimum Wage Rates
Review general, student, homeworker and guide rates, worker categories and the October 1, 2026 change.
Read Ontario rate guide →Ontario Minimum Wage Calculator
Compare one hourly wage with a supported general, student or homeworker rate for the selected work date.
Open calculator →Why the work date matters
A comparison must use the rate in force when the work was performed.
October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026
The general rate is $17.60 per hour, with specialized rates for qualifying categories.
October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
The general rate will be $17.95 per hour and specialized rates will also increase.
Other jurisdictions
Province, territory and federal comparison pages will be added only after their rates and categories are independently verified.
Important: Worker category, employment status, occupation, industry and pay method can affect minimum-wage coverage. The Ontario calculator supports a narrower set of hourly-rate scenarios than the law.