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Minimum Wage in Prince Edward Island

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

General minimum wage

$17.30/hour

Since October 1, 2026

Next announced change

$17.60/hour

From April 1, 2027

Rank in Canada

5 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

$29,470

From $35,984 gross ($17.30 × 40 hrs × 52 wks)

Per week

$567

$692 gross

Per hour after deductions

$14.17

18.1% of gross deducted

Federal income tax−$2,172
Provincial income tax−$1,823
CPP contributions−$1,933
EI premiums−$587
Take-home pay$29,470

From April 1, 2027, Prince Edward Island's rate rises to $17.60/hr: about $29,887 a year at the same hours.

Full Prince Edward Island take-home breakdownCheck a weekly paycheque

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

How Prince Edward Island sets its minimum wage

Prince Edward Island sets its rates by Order-in-Council; the current order (EC2026-379) already fixes the next increase.

Federally regulated workplaces in Prince Edward Island

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 Prince Edward Island's rate. That is $0.85 an hour more than Prince Edward Island's general rate. See all rates on the Canada minimum wage page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Prince Edward Island in 2026?
Prince Edward Island's general minimum wage is $17.30 per hour, effective October 1, 2026. It is scheduled to rise to $17.60 per hour on April 1, 2027. At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks that is $35,984 a year before tax.
When does Prince Edward Island's minimum wage go up next?
Prince Edward Island's general minimum wage rises to $17.60 per hour on April 1, 2027, from $17.30 today. Prince Edward Island sets its rates by Order-in-Council; the current order (EC2026-379) already fixes the next increase.
Does the federal minimum wage apply in Prince Edward Island?
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 Prince Edward Island's $17.30, so those employers must pay at least the federal rate. Everyone else is covered by Prince Edward Island's own minimum wage.
How much is minimum wage per year in Prince Edward Island?
At $17.30 per hour, a 40-hour week for 52 weeks is $35,984 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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