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Minimum Wage in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador's general hourly minimum wage, the next announced change and what a minimum-wage job pays after tax. Every rate is checked against the Newfoundland and Labrador government pages linked below.

General minimum wage

$16.35/hour

Since April 1, 2026

Next announced change

None yet

Not officially announced

Rank in Canada

10 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

$28,109

From $34,008 gross ($16.35 × 40 hrs × 52 wks)

Per week

$541

$654 gross

Per hour after deductions

$13.51

17.3% of gross deducted

Federal income tax−$1,916
Provincial income tax−$1,613
CPP contributions−$1,815
EI premiums−$554
Take-home pay$28,109
Full Newfoundland and Labrador take-home breakdownCheck a weekly paycheque

Assumes 52 paid weeks, the basic personal amount only, and no other income. Estimates, not payroll advice.

How Newfoundland and Labrador sets its minimum wage

Newfoundland and Labrador adjusts its minimum wage each year on April 1, based on changes to the national Consumer Price Index, as required by the Labour Standards Regulations.

Newfoundland and Labrador minimum wage history

Effective General minimum wage
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

Recent rates only, as published by the Newfoundland and Labrador government.

Federally regulated workplaces in Newfoundland and Labrador

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 Newfoundland and Labrador's rate. That is $1.80 an hour more than Newfoundland and Labrador's general rate. See all rates on the Canada minimum wage page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?
Newfoundland and Labrador's general minimum wage is $16.35 per hour, effective April 1, 2026. No increase has been officially announced yet. At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks that is $34,008 a year before tax.
When does Newfoundland and Labrador's minimum wage go up next?
No increase has been officially announced yet. Newfoundland and Labrador adjusts its minimum wage each year on April 1, based on changes to the national Consumer Price Index, as required by the Labour Standards Regulations. This page adds the next rate once the government announces it.
Does the federal minimum wage apply in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Only to employees of federally regulated employers (for example banks, airlines, telecommunications, and railways or trucking that cross provincial borders). The federal minimum wage is $18.15 per hour, higher than Newfoundland and Labrador's $16.35, so those employers must pay at least the federal rate. Everyone else is covered by Newfoundland and Labrador's own minimum wage.
How much is minimum wage per year in Newfoundland and Labrador?
At $16.35 per hour, a 40-hour week for 52 weeks is $34,008 gross. Use the take-home block above to see the amount after income tax, CPP and EI for your own hours.

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