Average Weekly Earnings in Canada increased to 1333.23 CAD in March from 1331.61 CAD in February of 2026. Average Weekly Earnings in Canada averaged 839.24 CAD from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1333.23 CAD in March of 2026 and a record low of 542.06 CAD in January of 1991. source: Statistics Canada



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Average Hourly Wages 38.76 38.69 CAD Apr 2026
Average Weekly Earnings 1333.23 1331.61 CAD Mar 2026
Employed Persons 21121.50 21033.70 Thousand May 2026
Employment Change 87.80 -17.70 Thousand May 2026
Employment Rate 60.70 60.50 percent May 2026
Full Time Employment Chg 154.00 -46.70 Thousand May 2026
Job Vacancies 506730.00 494905.00 Mar 2026
Participation Rate 65.00 65.00 percent May 2026
Labour Costs 133.75 131.95 points Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 17.95 17.60 CAD/Hour Oct 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 18272.00 18304.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Part Time Employment Chg -66.20 29.00 Thousand May 2026
Population 41.65 41.26 Million Dec 2025
Labor Productivity 104.82 104.96 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 1482.40 1566.40 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.60 6.90 percent May 2026
Average Weekly Earnings YoY 3.50 2.85 percent Mar 2026
Wages 32.86 32.99 CAD/Hour Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 31.58 32.43 CAD/Hour Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 13.40 14.30 percent May 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
1333.23 1331.61 1333.23 542.06 1991 - 2026 CAD Monthly
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