Ontario minimum wage
$17.60 CAD per hour
In effect since 2025-10-01.
Full-time equivalent: $36,608.00 CAD per year, at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks.
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Rates by category
| Category | Hourly | In effect since |
|---|---|---|
| general | $17.60 CAD | 2025-10-01 |
| student | $16.60 CAD | 2025-10-01 |
Scheduled increases
- $17.95 CAD (general) — effective 2026-10-01
- $16.90 CAD (student) — effective 2026-10-01
Sources
- https://minwage-salairemin.service.canada.ca/en/general.html
- https://minwage-salairemin.service.canada.ca/en/youngworkers.html
Verified against sources on 2026-07-22.