Minimum Wage in New Brunswick
New Brunswick's general hourly minimum wage, the next announced change and what a minimum-wage job pays after tax. Every rate is checked against the New Brunswick government pages linked below.
General minimum wage
$15.90/hour
Since April 1, 2026
Next announced change
None yet
Not officially announced
Rank in Canada
11 of 13
Provinces and territories, highest first
Take-home pay at minimum wage
Pick your province and weekly hours to see what a minimum-wage job pays after 2026 income tax, CPP and EI.
Take-home pay per year
From $33,072 gross ($15.90 × 40 hrs × 52 wks)
Per week
$636 gross
Per hour after deductions
17.2% of gross deducted
| Federal income tax | −$1,795 |
| Provincial income tax | −$1,608 |
| CPP contributions | −$1,760 |
| EI premiums | −$539 |
| Take-home pay | $27,370 |
Assumes 52 paid weeks, the basic personal amount only, and no other income. Estimates, not payroll advice.
How New Brunswick sets its minimum wage
New Brunswick's minimum wage is indexed to the province's consumer price index, rounded to the nearest five cents.
New Brunswick minimum wage history
| Effective | General minimum wage |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | $15.90 |
| April 1, 2025 | $15.65 |
Recent rates only, as published by the New Brunswick government.
Federally regulated workplaces in New Brunswick
If you work for a federally regulated employer, such as a bank, airline, telecom company, or a railway or trucking firm that crosses provincial borders (see the federal list of regulated industries), the federal minimum wage of $18.15 per hour applies instead of New Brunswick's rate. That is $2.25 an hour more than New Brunswick's general rate. See all rates on the Canada minimum wage page.
Frequently asked questions
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- Minimum wage Northwest Territories
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