Statutory minimum wage in Manitoba (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Manitoba has a minimum wage of $16.40 per hour from 1 October 2026. It applies to all employees regardless of age. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular wage after 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | 16.40 CAD per hour [1] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | The minimum wage applies equally to all employees regardless of age or the number of hours they work. [1] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Overtime payEmployees | Hours over 8 a day and 40 a week are overtime and must be paid at 1.5 times the regular wage. Exceptions apply in parts of construction, landscaping and under collective agreements. [2] |
Notes
- Gross hourly rate in Canadian dollars, in effect from 1 October 2026.
- The government page lists no scheduled change.
Sources
- Government of Manitoba: Employment Standards | What is Minimum Wage? (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Manitoba Employment Standards: Employment Standards | Overtime (fact sheet) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
Manitoba and neighbouring provinces and territories
| Province or territory | National statutory minimum wage | Current adult minimum wage (gross) | Age bands, reduced rates and exclusions | Next scheduled change | Amount from next change (gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba | Yes | $16.40 per hour | No age-based rate: same for all employees | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Saskatchewan | Yes | $15.70 per hour | No age-based rate | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Ontario | Yes | $17.95 per hour | Students under 18: $16.90; homeworkers $19.70 | 1 October 2027 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Nunavut | Yes | ⚠ Not yet verified | No age restriction | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Manitoba
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+) · Growing at home: Yes, up to 4 plants (since 1 May 2025)
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 90 km/h
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceEarliest age to drive a car supervised: 16, with an experienced supervisor
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Power-assisted bicycle · Minimum age: 14 years
- Fireworks
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 18 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 18
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 18 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 18
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