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Minimum Wage in Quebec

Quebec's general hourly minimum wage, the special rates it sets, the next announced change and what a minimum-wage job pays after tax. Every rate is checked against the CNESST and Quebec government pages linked below.

General minimum wage

$16.60/hour

Since May 1, 2026

Next announced change

None yet

Not officially announced

Rank in Canada

8 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, QPP and EI.

Take-home pay per year

$28,402

From $34,528 gross ($16.60 × 40 hrs × 52 wks)

Per week

$546

$664 gross

Per hour after deductions

$13.66

17.7% of gross deducted

Federal income tax−$1,639
Provincial income tax−$1,934
QPP contributions−$1,955
EI premiums−$449
QPIP premiums−$148
Take-home pay$28,402
Full Quebec take-home breakdownCheck a weekly paycheque

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

Special minimum wage rates in Quebec

Who Minimum Applies to
General minimum wage $16.60 per hour Most employees.
Employees receiving tips $13.30 per hour Employees who receive gratuities and tips, such as restaurant servers.
Raspberry pickers $4.93 per kg Piece rate per kilogram picked.
Strawberry pickers $1.32 per kg Piece rate per kilogram picked.

How Quebec sets its minimum wage

The Quebec government raises the rate by regulation; recent increases have taken effect on May 1.

Quebec minimum wage history

Effective General minimum wage
May 1, 2026 $16.60
May 2025 $16.10
May 2024 $15.75
May 2023 $15.25
May 2022 $14.25

Recent rates only, as published by the Quebec government.

Federally regulated workplaces in Quebec

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 Quebec's rate. That is $1.55 an hour more than Quebec's general rate. See all rates on the Canada minimum wage page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Quebec in 2026?
Quebec's general minimum wage is $16.60 per hour, effective May 1, 2026. No increase has been officially announced yet. At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks that is $34,528 a year before tax.
When does Quebec's minimum wage go up next?
No increase has been officially announced yet. The Quebec government raises the rate by regulation; recent increases have taken effect on May 1. This page adds the next rate once the government announces it.
Does Quebec have different minimum wages for students or other workers?
Yes. Besides the general rate, Quebec sets: employees receiving tips $13.30 per hour; raspberry pickers $4.93 per kg; strawberry pickers $1.32 per kg. See the special rates table above for who each applies to.
Does the federal minimum wage apply in Quebec?
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 Quebec's $16.60, so those employers must pay at least the federal rate. Everyone else is covered by Quebec's own minimum wage.
How much is minimum wage per year in Quebec?
At $16.60 per hour, a 40-hour week for 52 weeks is $34,528 gross. Use the take-home block above to see the amount after income tax, QPP, EI and QPIP for your own hours.

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