Statutory minimum wage in Quebec (2026)
Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
In short: Quebec has a general minimum wage of $16.60 per hour from 1 May 2026. Employees who usually receive tips in certain businesses have a lower rate of $13.30. Overtime after 40 hours a week is paid at time and a half.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | 16.60 CAD per hour [1] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | The CNESST publishes one general minimum wage rate ($16.60 per hour) and lists no age-based or student rate. Strawberry and raspberry pickers are paid by yield ($1.32 per kilogram of strawberries, $4.93 per kilogram of raspberries). [1] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum cash wage for tipped workersEmployees | Employees who usually receive tips and work in restaurants (not fast food), meal delivery, bars or tourist accommodation may be paid the tipped minimum of $13.30 per hour, excluding tips; others get the general rate. [2] |
| Overtime payEmployees | Hours over the standard work week, 40 hours for most workers, must be paid at time and a half (1.5 times the usual hourly rate). [3] |
Notes
- Gross hourly rate in Canadian dollars as stated on the CNESST minimum wage page (Internet Archive snapshot of 25 July 2026). The page does not give the effective date.
- The database lists no later rate.
Sources
- Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST): Minimum wage | CNESST (Internet Archive snapshot of 25 July 2026) (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
- CNESST: Wages - Employees receiving tips | CNESST (Internet Archive snapshot of 25 July 2026) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
- CNESST: Overtime | CNESST (Internet Archive snapshot of 20 July 2026) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
Quebec 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | Yes | $16.60 per hour | No age-based rate; pickers paid per kg | ⚠ 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 |
| New Brunswick | Yes | $15.90 per hour | No age-based rate; special rates for some work | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Yes | $16.35 per hour | No age-based rate listed | 1 April 2027 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Quebec
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (21+) · Growing at home: No
- 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 accompanying driver (2+ years)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle rules · Minimum age: 18 (14-17 with moped licence)
- 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 limits
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.