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Minimum Wage in Yukon

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

General minimum wage

$18.51/hour

Since April 1, 2026

Next announced change

None yet

Not officially announced

Rank in Canada

2 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

$32,152

From $38,501 gross ($18.51 × 40 hrs × 52 wks)

Per week

$618

$740 gross

Per hour after deductions

$15.46

16.5% of gross deducted

Federal income tax−$2,497
Provincial income tax−$1,142
CPP contributions−$2,083
EI premiums−$628
Take-home pay$32,152
Full Yukon take-home breakdownCheck a weekly paycheque

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

How Yukon sets its minimum wage

Yukon's minimum wage increases every year on April 1, tied to the Consumer Price Index.

Federally regulated workplaces in Yukon

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 Yukon's rate. Because Yukon's rate is higher, federally regulated employers there must pay the higher of the two: $18.51. See all rates on the Canada minimum wage page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Yukon in 2026?
Yukon's general minimum wage is $18.51 per hour, effective April 1, 2026. No increase has been officially announced yet. At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks that is $38,501 a year before tax.
When does Yukon's minimum wage go up next?
No increase has been officially announced yet. Yukon's minimum wage increases every year on April 1, tied to the Consumer Price Index. This page adds the next rate once the government announces it.
Does the federal minimum wage apply in Yukon?
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; where the provincial rate is higher, federally regulated employers must pay the higher of the two, so Yukon's $18.51 applies. Everyone else is covered by Yukon's own minimum wage.
How much is minimum wage per year in Yukon?
At $18.51 per hour, a 40-hour week for 52 weeks is $38,501 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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