Average Weekly Earnings in Canada decreased to 1337.77 CAD in May from 1345.79 CAD in April of 2026. Average Weekly Earnings in Canada averaged 841.60 CAD from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1345.79 CAD in April of 2026 and a record low of 542.06 CAD in January of 1991. source: Statistics Canada



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Average Hourly Wages 38.61 38.48 CAD Jun 2026
Average Weekly Earnings 1337.77 1345.79 CAD May 2026
Employed Persons 21214.80 21139.70 Thousand Jul 2026
Employment Change 75.10 18.20 Thousand Jul 2026
Employment Rate 60.90 60.80 percent Jul 2026
Full Time Employment Chg 38.60 0.60 Thousand Jul 2026
Job Vacancies 506730.00 494905.00 Mar 2026
Participation Rate 65.10 65.00 percent Jul 2026
Labour Costs 133.75 131.95 points Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 17.95 17.60 CAD/Hour Oct 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 18393.00 18369.00 Thousand May 2026
Part Time Employment Chg 36.60 17.50 Thousand Jul 2026
Population 41.65 41.26 Million Dec 2025
Labor Productivity 104.82 104.96 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 1454.70 1469.20 Thousand Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.50 percent Jul 2026
Average Weekly Earnings YoY 3.40 3.30 percent Jun 2026
Wages 33.05 32.92 CAD/Hour May 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 32.07 31.89 CAD/Hour May 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.60 12.70 percent Jul 2026


Canada Average Weekly Earnings
In Canada, average weekly earnings (including overtime) refers to the gross taxable payroll (including overtime) divided by the number of employees. It is calculated for all types of employees.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1337.77 1345.79 1345.79 542.06 1991 - 2026 CAD Monthly
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