Statutory minimum wage in Nunavut (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Nunavut has a general minimum wage of $20.17 per hour from 1 September 2026, according to the Government of Canada database. Overtime is at least 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 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | The Labour Standards Compliance Office fact sheet states that the minimum wage applies with no age restriction. [2] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Overtime payEmployees | Standard hours are 8 a day and 40 a week; hours above these must be paid at least 1.5 times the regular wage rate (Labour Standards Act, ss. 4 and 11(1)). Agreements to pay overtime at straight time are not valid. [2] |
Notes
- The database lists no later rate.
Sources
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Labour Program), Minimum Wage Database: Current and Forthcoming General Minimum Wage Rates in Canada (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Nunavut Labour Standards Compliance Office: Nunavut Labour Standards Compliance Office - Fact Sheets (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
Nunavut 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | Yes | ⚠ Not yet verified | No age restriction | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Northwest Territories | Yes | $17.20 per hour | One rate for all; no age-based rate | 1 September 2027 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Manitoba | Yes | $16.40 per hour | No age-based rate: same for all employees | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Nunavut
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+)
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 90 km/h
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (Class 5) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (Class 7 learner's licence)
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: No, unless the Fire Marshal authorises
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned (holding or using) · Hands-free use: 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: 19 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 19
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