💵 Minimum wage
Newfoundland and Labrador minimum wage 2026
The general minimum wage in Newfoundland and Labrador is $16.35 an hour, in effect since April 1, 2026. That is +2.2% from a year earlier.
Minimum wage$16.35per hour since April 1, 2026
Full-time week$65440 hours
Full-time year$34,0082,080 hours, before tax
Canada federal rate$18.15
Average weekly earnings$1,321all employees, August 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador minimum wage history
| Effective | Hourly | Note |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | $16.35 | |
| April 1, 2025 | $16.00 | |
| April 1, 2024 | $15.60 | |
| October 1, 2023 | $15.00 | |
| April 1, 2023 | $14.50 | |
| October 1, 2022 | $13.70 | |
| April 1, 2022 | $13.20 | |
| October 1, 2021 | $12.75 | |
| April 1, 2021 | $12.50 | |
| October 1, 2020 | $12.15 | |
| April 1, 2020 | $11.65 | |
| April 1, 2019 | $11.40 | |
| April 1, 2018 | $11.15 | |
| October 1, 2017 | $11.00 | |
| April 1, 2017 | $10.75 | |
| October 1, 2015 | $10.50 | |
| October 1, 2014 | $10.25 | |
| July 1, 2010 | $10.00 | |
| January 1, 2010 | $9.50 | |
| July 1, 2009 | $9.00 | |
| January 1, 2009 | $8.50 | |
| April 1, 2008 | $8.00 | |
| October 1, 2007 | $7.50 | |
| January 1, 2007 | $7.00 | |
| June 1, 2006 | $6.75 | |
| January 1, 2006 | $6.50 | |
| June 1, 2005 | $6.25 | |
| November 1, 2002 | $6.00 | |
| May 1, 2002 | $5.75 | |
| October 1, 1999 | $5.50 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| April 1, 1997 | $5.25 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| September 1, 1996 | $5.00 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| April 1, 1991 | $4.75 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| April 1, 1988 | $4.25 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| January 1, 1985 | $4.00 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| January 1, 1983 | $3.75 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| March 31, 1981 | $3.45 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| July 1, 1980 | $3.15 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| June 1, 1979 | $2.80 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| January 1, 1976 | $2.50 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| January 1, 1975 | $2.20 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| July 1, 1974 | $2.00 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| January 1, 1974 | $1.80 | Employees 16 years of age or older. |
| June 1, 1972 | $1.40 | Employees 18 years of age or older |
| July 1, 1970 | $1.25 | Men. |
| July 1, 1970 | $1.00 | Women. |
| May 1, 1968 | $1.10 | Men. |
| May 1, 1968 | $0.85 | Women. |
| January 1, 1965 | $0.70 | Men. Existing rate as of January 1, 1965. |
| January 1, 1965 | $0.50 | Women. Existing rate as of January 1, 1965. |
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Historical minimum wage rates in Canada (open.canada.ca)
FAQ
Questions
What is the minimum wage in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The general minimum wage in Newfoundland and Labrador is $16.35 an hour, in effect since April 1, 2026. That is +2.2% from a year earlier.
How much is minimum wage per year in Newfoundland and Labrador?
At $16.35 an hour, a full-time job (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) pays about $34,008 a year before tax.