Wages in Canada increased 3.20 percent in July of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Canada averaged 2.58 percent from 1992 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 10.10 percent in May of 2020 and a record low of -0.40 percent in May of 2001. source: Statistics Canada

Wage Growth in Canada is expected to be 3.60 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Canada Average Weekly Earnings YoY is projected to trend around 1.80 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-27 12:30 PM
Average Weekly Earnings YoY
Jun 3.4% 3.3% 3.3%
2026-09-24 12:30 PM
Average Weekly Earnings YoY
Jul 3.2% 3.39% 3.4%
2026-10-29 12:30 PM
Average Weekly Earnings YoY
Aug 3.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Average Hourly Wages 37.02 37.17 CAD Aug 2026
Average Weekly Earnings 1343.86 1336.30 CAD Jun 2026
Employed Persons 21173.10 21214.80 Thousand Aug 2026
Employment Change -41.70 75.10 Thousand Aug 2026
Employment Rate 60.80 60.90 percent Aug 2026
Full Time Employment Chg -35.90 38.60 Thousand Aug 2026
Job Vacancies 510220.00 507715.00 Jun 2026
Participation Rate 65.00 65.10 percent Aug 2026
Labour Costs 134.30 133.49 points Jun 2026
Minimum Wages 17.95 17.60 CAD/Hour Oct 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 18460.00 18434.00 Thousand Jul 2026
Part Time Employment Chg -5.80 36.60 Thousand Aug 2026
Population 41.65 41.26 Million Dec 2025
Labor Productivity 105.28 104.25 points Jun 2026
Unemployed Persons 1459.50 1454.70 Thousand Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.40 percent Aug 2026
Average Weekly Earnings YoY 3.20 3.39 percent Jul 2026
Wages 32.88 32.74 CAD/Hour Jul 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 32.09 31.91 CAD/Hour Jul 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.90 12.60 percent Aug 2026


Canada Average Weekly Earnings YoY
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. In general, changes in weekly earnings reflect a number of factors, including wage growth; changes in the composition of employment by industry, occupation and level of job experience; and average hours worked per week.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.20 3.39 10.10 -0.40 1992 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Canada Weekly Earnings Growth Moderates
Canada’s average weekly earnings for non-farm payroll employees rose 3.2% year-on-year to C$1,347 in July 2026, following a 3.4% increase in the previous month. Wage gains were most pronounced in finance and insurance (9.9%), management of companies and enterprises (9.4%), administrative and support, waste management and remediation services (8.5%), arts, entertainment and recreation (7.4%), and utilities (4.9%). In contrast, wages declined in forestry, logging and support activities (-3.1%) and real estate and rental and leasing (-2.9%). By province, Nova Scotia (5.6%) posted the largest increase, followed by New Brunswick (5.3%) and the Northwest Territories (4.8%). On a monthly basis, average weekly earnings were little changed in July, while average weekly hours worked remained at 33.4 hours.
2026-09-24
Canadian Weekly Earnings Rise 3.4% in June
Canada’s average weekly earnings for non-farm payroll employees rose 3.4% year-on-year to C$1,344 in June 2026, following a downwardly revised 3.3% increase in May. The strongest wage gains were recorded in utilities (12.6%), finance and insurance (12.5%), and management of companies and enterprises (11.9%). In contrast, earnings declined in real estate and rental and leasing (-5.3%). By province, Nova Scotia (6.8%) posted the largest increase, followed by Nunavut (6.1%), New Brunswick (4.4%), Ontario (3.9%) and British Columbia (3.7%). The Northwest Territories posted a 1.3% decline. Month-on-month, average weekly earnings rose 0.6% in June, while average weekly hours worked were little changed at 33.4 hours.
2026-08-27
Canada Weekly Earnings Growth Slows in May
Average weekly earnings of Canadian non-farm payroll employees rose 3.4% year-on-year to C$1,337.77 in May 2026, easing from a 3.8% increase in April and marking the slowest growth since February. The strongest wage gains were recorded in management of companies and enterprises (10%), utilities (9.2%), information and cultural industries (8.3%), retail trade (8.1%), and transportation and warehousing (7.1%). In contrast, earnings declined in real estate and rental and leasing (-1.8%) and construction (-0.1%). By province, Nunavut posted the largest increase (6.6%), followed by Nova Scotia (5.3%), Manitoba (4.8%), British Columbia (4.6%), and Prince Edward Island (4.5%), while Newfoundland and Labrador recorded a 1.3% decline. On a monthly basis, average weekly earnings fell 0.4%. Meanwhile, average weekly hours worked were unchanged at 33.4 hours.
2026-07-30