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Minimum Wage in Northwest Territories

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

General minimum wage

$17.20/hour

Since September 1, 2026

Next announced change

None yet

Not officially announced

Rank in Canada

6 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

$30,238

From $35,776 gross ($17.20 × 40 hrs × 52 wks)

Per week

$582

$688 gross

Per hour after deductions

$14.54

15.5% of gross deducted

Federal income tax−$2,145
Provincial income tax−$889
CPP contributions−$1,920
EI premiums−$583
Take-home pay$30,238
Full Northwest Territories take-home breakdownCheck a weekly paycheque

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

How the Northwest Territories sets its minimum wage

The NWT adjusts its minimum wage each September 1 using a formula based on the Yellowknife Consumer Price Index and the NWT average hourly wage for the preceding year; the rate never goes down.

Federally regulated workplaces in the Northwest Territories

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 Northwest Territories' rate. That is $0.95 an hour more than Northwest Territories' general rate. See all rates on the Canada minimum wage page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in the Northwest Territories in 2026?
Northwest Territories' general minimum wage is $17.20 per hour, effective September 1, 2026. No increase has been officially announced yet. At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks that is $35,776 a year before tax.
When does Northwest Territories' minimum wage go up next?
No increase has been officially announced yet. The NWT adjusts its minimum wage each September 1 using a formula based on the Yellowknife Consumer Price Index and the NWT average hourly wage for the preceding year; the rate never goes down. This page adds the next rate once the government announces it.
Does the federal minimum wage apply in the Northwest Territories?
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 Northwest Territories' $17.20, so those employers must pay at least the federal rate. Everyone else is covered by Northwest Territories' own minimum wage.
How much is minimum wage per year in the Northwest Territories?
At $17.20 per hour, a 40-hour week for 52 weeks is $35,776 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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