What changed
Since October 1, 2026, Ontario's minimum wage rates are:
- General minimum wage: $17.95 an hour, up from $17.60.
- Students under 18 who work 28 hours a week or less while school is in session: $16.90 an hour, up from $16.60.
- Homeworkers: $19.70 an hour.
The rates are adjusted each year in line with inflation. The province's guide explains that a new rate is published on or before April 1 and takes effect on October 1.
Source
- Organization
- Government of Ontario
- Original
- Your guide to the Employment Standards Act: Minimum wage
- Page last updated by the source
- Published here
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