Statutory minimum wage in Prince Edward Island (2026)
Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
In short: Prince Edward Island has a general minimum wage of $17.30 per hour from 1 October 2026, rising to $17.60 on 1 April 2027. Under the new Employment Standards Act, hours over 44 a week are paid at 1.5 times the regular wage.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | 17.30 CAD per hour [2] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | The Employment Standards Act requires the Employment Standards Board to establish one minimum wage for all employees (s. 20(1)(a)). No age-based or student rate is provided for. [1] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | 1 April 2027 [2] |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | 17.60 CAD per hour [2] |
| Overtime payEmployees | The standard work week is 44 hours unless a Board order or averaging agreement provides otherwise; each overtime hour must be paid at 1.5 times the regular wage, or taken as 1.5 hours of paid time off at the employee's written election. [1] |
Notes
- Gross hourly rate in Canadian dollars, in effect from 1 October 2026 (up from $17.00), as announced by the Government of Prince Edward Island on 2 April 2026.
- The Government of Prince Edward Island announced on 2 April 2026 that the rate rises from $17.30 to $17.60 per hour on 1 April 2027.
- Based on Prince Edward Island's new Employment Standards Act (2024, c. 66); the official consolidation of the former Act, current to 30 June 2026, shows it as repealed by that Act.
Sources
- Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island: Employment Standards Act, S.P.E.I. 2024, c. 66 (Bill No. 76) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
- Government of Prince Edward Island: Minimum wage set to increase (Internet Archive snapshot of 11 April 2026) (consulted 16 October 2026) · all sources
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- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (Stage 2) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 16, with a qualified supervisor
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Moped (motor assisted pedal bicycle)
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: No, permit required
- 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: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 19 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 19
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