💵 Minimum wage
Saskatchewan minimum wage 2026
The general minimum wage in Saskatchewan is $15.35 an hour, in effect since October 1, 2025.
Minimum wage$15.35per hour since October 1, 2025
Full-time week$61440 hours
Full-time year$31,9282,080 hours, before tax
Canada federal rate$18.15
Average weekly earnings$1,309all employees, August 2026
Saskatchewan minimum wage history
| Effective | Hourly | Note |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | $15.35 | |
| October 1, 2024 | $15.00 | |
| October 1, 2022 | $13.00 | |
| October 1, 2021 | $11.81 | |
| October 1, 2020 | $11.45 | |
| October 1, 2019 | $11.32 | |
| October 1, 2018 | $11.06 | |
| October 1, 2017 | $10.96 | |
| October 1, 2016 | $10.72 | |
| October 1, 2015 | $10.50 | |
| October 1, 2014 | $10.20 | |
| December 1, 2012 | $10.00 | |
| September 1, 2011 | $9.50 | |
| May 1, 2009 | $9.25 | |
| May 1, 2008 | $8.60 | |
| January 1, 2008 | $8.25 | |
| March 1, 2007 | $7.95 | |
| March 1, 2006 | $7.55 | |
| September 1, 2005 | $7.05 | |
| November 1, 2002 | $6.65 | |
| May 1, 2002 | $6.35 | |
| January 1, 1999 | $6.00 | |
| December 1, 1996 | $5.60 | |
| December 1, 1992 | $5.35 | |
| July 1, 1990 | $5.00 | |
| January 1, 1990 | $4.75 | |
| August 1, 1985 | $4.50 | |
| January 1, 1982 | $4.25 | |
| July 1, 1981 | $4.00 | |
| January 1, 1981 | $3.85 | |
| May 1, 1980 | $3.65 | |
| October 1, 1979 | $3.50 | |
| June 30, 1978 | $3.25 | |
| January 31, 1978 | $3.15 | |
| January 1, 1977 | $3.00 | |
| January 1, 1976 | $2.80 | |
| March 31, 1975 | $2.50 | |
| July 2, 1974 | $2.25 | |
| December 1, 1973 | $2.00 | |
| July 1, 1972 | $1.75 | |
| January 2, 1972 | $1.70 | |
| June 1, 1971 | $1.50 | Metropolitan areas (Estevan, Melville, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Weyburn and Yorktown). The rate outside metropolitan areas was set at $0.10 less. |
| October 1, 1969 | $1.25 | Metropolitan areas (Estevan, Melville, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Weyburn and Yorktown). The rate outside metropolitan areas was set at $0.10 less. |
| October 1, 1968 | $1.05 | Metropolitan areas (Estevan, Melville, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Weyburn and Yorktown). The rate outside metropolitan areas was set at $0.10 less. |
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Historical minimum wage rates in Canada (open.canada.ca)
FAQ
Questions
What is the minimum wage in Saskatchewan?
The general minimum wage in Saskatchewan is $15.35 an hour, in effect since October 1, 2025.
How much is minimum wage per year in Saskatchewan?
At $15.35 an hour, a full-time job (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) pays about $31,928 a year before tax.