20 hrs/week
Alberta minimum wage 20 hours
$300/wk
$15,600/year gross
Effective October 1, 2018 · Updated 2026-08-24$15.00/hour
Alberta Minimum Wage 2026
Current Alberta general hourly minimum, scheduled increases, federal CLC context, and official sources — for HR, payroll, and workers.
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
$15.00General minimum
$31,200FT annual gross
-$3.15vs federal CLC
—No scheduled raise
Pay at 20, 30 & 40 hours/week
Gross at $15.00/hour before taxes. Use the hourly salary calculator and Canada tax calculator for take-home estimates.
30 hrs/week
Alberta minimum wage 30 hours
$450/wk
$23,400/year gross
40 hrs/week
Alberta minimum wage 40 hours
$600/wk
$31,200/year gross
Annual calculation
$15.00 × 40 hrs × 52 wks = $31,200 gross/year
Overtime at 1.5× minimum is $22.50/hr. Confirm overtime thresholds with the Canada overtime calculator.
Notes
General minimum is $15.00/hour (in effect since 1 October 2018). Students under 18 may be paid $13.00/hour with restrictions (job creation student wage from 26 June 2019) — see Alberta.ca. Tip-credit rules differ by province; confirm with provincial employment standards.
Federal CLC context
Federal CLC minimum is $18.15/hour. Federally regulated employers in Alberta must pay the higher of that rate and $15.00/hour.
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Frequently asked questions
The Alberta general minimum wage is $15.00 per hour in 2026, effective October 1, 2018. Full-time (40 hrs/week, 52 weeks) equals about $31,200/year before taxes.
The federal CLC rate is $18.15/hour (effective April 1, 2026). Federally regulated employers must pay the higher of the federal rate and the Alberta rate ($15.00/hour) where the employee usually works. Most employers are covered by provincial/territorial employment standards, not the CLC.
At $15.00/hour working 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, an employee earns $31,200 gross per year before federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP, and EI. Actual take-home depends on filing status and deductions.
The most recent general rate in effect is $15.00/hour as of October 1, 2018. No further increase is currently listed in our tracker.
At $15.00/hour for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (2,080 hours), gross annual pay is $31,200 before income tax, CPP/QPP, and EI.
General minimum is $15.00/hour (in effect since 1 October 2018). Students under 18 may be paid $13.00/hour with restrictions (job creation student wage from 26 June 2019) — see Alberta.ca. Tip-credit rules differ by province; confirm with provincial employment standards.
At $15.00/hour in Alberta: 20 hrs/week ≈ $300/week ($15,600/year); 30 hrs/week ≈ $450/week ($23,400/year); 40 hrs/week ≈ $600/week ($31,200/year). Gross before taxes.
Contact your provincial or territorial employment standards office. Federally regulated employees contact the Labour Program. Retaliation against workers who report violations is generally prohibited — check the applicable statute.
Not always. Gross floors differ, but provincial income tax, sales tax, and cost of living can offset gains. Model the same hours in our Canada tax calculator for each province.
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