💵 Minimum wage
Quebec minimum wage 2026
The general minimum wage in Quebec is $16.60 an hour, in effect since May 1, 2026. That is +3.1% from a year earlier.
Minimum wage$16.60per hour since May 1, 2026
Full-time week$66440 hours
Full-time year$34,5282,080 hours, before tax
Canada federal rate$18.15
Average weekly earnings$1,293all employees, August 2026
Quebec minimum wage history
| Effective | Hourly | Note |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | $16.60 | |
| May 1, 2025 | $16.10 | |
| May 1, 2024 | $15.75 | |
| May 1, 2023 | $15.25 | |
| May 1, 2022 | $14.25 | |
| May 1, 2021 | $13.50 | |
| May 1, 2020 | $13.10 | |
| May 1, 2019 | $12.50 | |
| May 1, 2018 | $12.00 | |
| May 1, 2017 | $11.25 | |
| May 1, 2016 | $10.75 | |
| May 1, 2015 | $10.55 | |
| May 1, 2014 | $10.35 | |
| May 1, 2013 | $10.15 | |
| May 1, 2012 | $9.90 | |
| May 1, 2011 | $9.65 | |
| May 1, 2010 | $9.50 | |
| May 1, 2009 | $9.00 | |
| May 1, 2008 | $8.50 | |
| May 1, 2007 | $8.00 | |
| May 1, 2006 | $7.75 | |
| May 1, 2005 | $7.60 | |
| May 1, 2004 | $7.45 | |
| February 1, 2003 | $7.30 | |
| October 1, 2002 | $7.20 | |
| February 1, 2001 | $7.00 | |
| October 1, 1998 | $6.90 | |
| October 1, 1997 | $6.80 | |
| October 1, 1996 | $6.70 | |
| October 1, 1995 | $6.45 | |
| October 1, 1994 | $6.00 | |
| October 1, 1993 | $5.85 | |
| October 1, 1992 | $5.70 | |
| October 1, 1991 | $5.55 | |
| October 1, 1990 | $5.30 | |
| October 1, 1989 | $5.00 | |
| October 1, 1988 | $4.75 | |
| October 1, 1987 | $4.55 | |
| October 1, 1986 | $4.35 | |
| October 1, 1981 | $4.00 | |
| April 1, 1981 | $3.85 | |
| April 1, 1980 | $3.65 | |
| April 1, 1979 | $3.47 | |
| October 1, 1978 | $3.37 | |
| January 1, 1978 | $3.27 | |
| July 1, 1977 | $3.15 | |
| January 1, 1977 | $3.00 | |
| July 1, 1976 | $2.87 | |
| December 1, 1975 | $2.80 | |
| June 1, 1975 | $2.60 | |
| November 1, 1974 | $2.30 | |
| May 1, 1974 | $2.10 | |
| November 1, 1973 | $1.85 | |
| May 1, 1973 | $1.70 | |
| November 1, 1972 | $1.65 | |
| August 1, 1972 | $1.60 | |
| November 1, 1971 | $1.50 | |
| May 1, 1971 | $1.45 | |
| November 1, 1970 | $1.40 | Montreal metropolitan area. The rate outside the Montreal metropolitan area was set at $1.35 on November 1, 1970. |
| May 1, 1970 | $1.35 | Montreal metropolitan area. The rate outside the Montreal metropolitan area was set at $1.30 on May 1, 1970. |
| November 1, 1968 | $1.25 | Montreal metropolitan area. The rate outside the Montreal metropolitan area was set at $1.15 on November 1, 1968. |
| April 1, 1967 | $1.05 | Montreal metropolitan area. The rate outside the Montreal metropolitan area was set at $1.00 on April 1, 1967. |
| November 1, 1966 | $1.00 | Montreal metropolitan area. The rate outside the Montreal metropolitan area was set at $0.90 on November 1, 1966. |
| October 1, 1965 | $0.85 | Montreal metropolitan area. The rate outside the Montreal metropolitan area was set at $0.80 on October 1, 1965. |
| January 1, 1965 | $0.70 | Montreal metropolitan area. The rate outside the Montreal metropolitan area was $0.64 on 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 Quebec?
The general minimum wage in Quebec is $16.60 an hour, in effect since May 1, 2026. That is +3.1% from a year earlier.
How much is minimum wage per year in Quebec?
At $16.60 an hour, a full-time job (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) pays about $34,528 a year before tax.