Statutory minimum wage in New Brunswick (2026)
Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
In short: New Brunswick has a general minimum wage of $15.90 per hour from 1 April 2026. Crown construction work has separate rates by occupation. Hours beyond 44 a week must be paid at least the minimum overtime rate of $23.85, 1.5 times the minimum wage.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | 15.90 CAD per hour [1] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | No age-based or student minimum wage is stated. Special minimum wage rates exist only for certain categories of government construction work and for counsellors and programme staff at residential summer camps. [1] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Overtime payEmployees | Each hour beyond 44 in a work week must be paid at least the minimum overtime rate, which is 1.5 times the minimum wage ($23.85 per hour from 1 April 2026). Banking of hours is not permitted. [1] |
Notes
- Gross hourly rate in Canadian dollars, in effect from 1 April 2026. Crown construction work has separate rates by occupation.
- The database lists no later rate. The provincial page could not be read.
Sources
- Government of New Brunswick: Minimum wage, overtime and minimum pay for reporting for work - gnb.ca (Internet Archive snapshot of 5 October 2026) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
New Brunswick 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | Yes | $15.90 per hour | No age-based rate; special rates for some work | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Quebec | Yes | $16.60 per hour | No age-based rate; pickers paid per kg | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Nova Scotia | Yes | $17.00 per hour | The government page mentions no youth or age-based rates. | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in New Brunswick
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+) · Growing at home: Yes, up to 4 plants, locked
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceEarliest age to drive a car supervised: 16 (stage one learner's licence)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle rules
- Fireworks
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Voice or one touch only
- 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: 19 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 19
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 19 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 19
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