Statutory minimum wage in Yukon (2026)
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
In short: Yukon has a general minimum wage of $18.51 per hour from 1 April 2026, according to the Government of Canada database.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | 18.51 CAD per hour [2] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Gross hourly rate in Canadian dollars, in effect from 1 April 2026 (up from $17.94), reflecting a 3.2 per cent rise in Whitehorse's 2025 Consumer Price Index. The Government of Yukon states that the minimum wage increases on 1 April every year.
- The database lists no later general rate. A separate Fair Wage Schedule applies to Government of Yukon tendered construction projects.
Sources
- Government of Yukon, Legislative Counsel Office: Employment Standards Act, RSY 2002, c. 72, section 18 (unofficial consolidation, Internet Archive snapshot of 6 October 2026) (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
- Government of Yukon: The Yukon’s minimum wage set to increase (Internet Archive snapshot of 30 April 2026) (consulted 16 October 2026) · all sources
Yukon 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | Yes | $18.51 per hour | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| British Columbia | Yes | $18.25 per hour | No age rate; special rates for platform workers etc. | 1 June 2027 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Northwest Territories | Yes | $17.20 per hour | One rate for all; no age-based rate | 1 September 2027 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Yukon
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+) · Growing at home: Yes, up to 4 plants at the dwelling
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 50 km/h (unless posted)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner's licence)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Cycle (bicycle rules)
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Full licence holders 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
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