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Minimum Wage in Saskatchewan

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

General minimum wage

$15.70/hour

Since October 1, 2026

Next announced change

None yet

Not officially announced

Rank in Canada

12 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

$27,597

From $32,656 gross ($15.70 × 40 hrs × 52 wks)

Per week

$531

$628 gross

Per hour after deductions

$13.27

15.5% of gross deducted

Federal income tax−$1,741
Provincial income tax−$1,051
CPP contributions−$1,735
EI premiums−$532
Take-home pay$27,597
Full Saskatchewan take-home breakdownCheck a weekly paycheque

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

How Saskatchewan sets its minimum wage

Saskatchewan calculates its minimum wage with an indexation formula; changes are generally announced on or before June 30 and take effect on October 1 of the same year.

Federally regulated workplaces in Saskatchewan

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 Saskatchewan's rate. That is $2.45 an hour more than Saskatchewan's general rate. See all rates on the Canada minimum wage page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Saskatchewan in 2026?
Saskatchewan's general minimum wage is $15.70 per hour, effective October 1, 2026. No increase has been officially announced yet. At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks that is $32,656 a year before tax.
When does Saskatchewan's minimum wage go up next?
No increase has been officially announced yet. Saskatchewan calculates its minimum wage with an indexation formula; changes are generally announced on or before June 30 and take effect on October 1 of the same year. This page adds the next rate once the government announces it.
Does the federal minimum wage apply in Saskatchewan?
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 Saskatchewan's $15.70, so those employers must pay at least the federal rate. Everyone else is covered by Saskatchewan's own minimum wage.
How much is minimum wage per year in Saskatchewan?
At $15.70 per hour, a 40-hour week for 52 weeks is $32,656 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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