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Prince Edward Island +$0.05/hr · 2026

Northwest TerritoriesvsPrince Edward IslandMinimum Wage 2026

In 2026, Prince Edward Island wins on the general minimum wage: $17.00/hour vs $16.95/hour in Northwest Territories — a gap of $0.05/hour. At full-time (40 hrs/week), that is roughly $104.00 more gross income per year before taxes. This page compares floors, federal CLC context, and scheduled increases; use our hourly and Canada tax calculators for take-home.

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

$16.95Northwest Territories
$17.00Prince Edward Island
$0.05Hourly gap
$104.00FT annual gap

Prince Edward Island has the higher general minimum wage

$17.00/hr vs $16.95/hr — a $0.05/hr gap ($104.00/yr FT gross).

Prince Edward Island wins · 2026

Northwest Territories

$16.95/hr

$35,256.00/yr FT · effective September 1, 2025

Prince Edward Island

Winner

$17.00/hr

$35,360.00/yr FT · effective April 1, 2026

Gap: $0.05/hr · $104.00/yr FT ($8.67/mo)

Why Prince Edward Island wins

  • Prince Edward Island's general minimum is $0.05/hr higher ($17.00 vs $16.95).
  • At 40 hours/week, that is about $104.00 more gross pay per year ($8.67/month).

Side-by-side metrics

Metric Northwest Territories Prince Edward Island
General minimum$16.95/hr$17.00/hr
FT annual gross (40×52)$35,256.00$35,360.00
vs federal CLCBelow CLCBelow CLC
Scheduled increaseYesYes

Pay by hours/week

Gross pay at each jurisdiction's general minimum (before taxes).

20 hrs/week

Northwest Territories

$339.00/wk · $17,628.00/yr

Prince Edward Island

$340.00/wk · $17,680.00/yr

30 hrs/week

Northwest Territories

$508.50/wk · $26,442.00/yr

Prince Edward Island

$510.00/wk · $26,520.00/yr

40 hrs/week

Northwest Territories

$678.00/wk · $35,256.00/yr

Prince Edward Island

$680.00/wk · $35,360.00/yr

Pros & caveats

Northwest Territories

Pros

  • Published scheduled increase on the books

Cons / caveats

  • Lower floor than Prince Edward Island ($16.95 vs $17.00)
  • Below the federal CLC $18.15 — federally regulated workplaces still owe the higher rate

Prince Edward Island

Pros

  • Higher provincial/territorial floor ($17.00 vs $16.95)
  • Published scheduled increase on the books

Cons / caveats

  • Below the federal CLC $18.15 — federally regulated workplaces still owe the higher rate

Planning guide

How to read the Northwest Territories vs Prince Edward Island minimum wage comparison

Prince Edward Island has the higher general minimum in 2026. Check federal CLC coverage and take-home tools before deciding which corridor fits workers or payroll.

General floor

Northwest Territories $16.95/hr vs Prince Edward Island $17.00/hr

FT annual gap

$104.00/yr before taxes

vs federal CLC

Northwest Territories: below · Prince Edward Island: below

Scheduled raises

Northwest Territories: listed · Prince Edward Island: listed

Before you use this Northwest Territories vs Prince Edward Island wage gap

Confirm work location

Pay usually follows where hours are worked. Federally regulated workplaces use the higher of CLC and local provincial/territorial rates.

Check special rates

Students, liquor servers, and other special categories may have different floors — see provincial ESA pages.

Check effective dates

Rates are for 2026. Scheduled increases can change the gap mid-year.

Model take-home next

Convert hours with the hourly calculator, then compare Canada tax take-home for net pay.

Federal CLC vs Northwest Territories and Prince Edward Island

The federal CLC floor is $18.15/hour. Federally regulated employers must pay the higher of that rate and the provincial/territorial rate where the employee usually works. This duel ranks general provincial/territorial floors for provincially regulated workplaces.

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FAQ

Prince Edward Island is higher at $17.00/hour versus $16.95 in Northwest Territories ($0.05/hr gap).

About $104.00 more gross per year at 40 hrs/week ($8.67/month), before taxes and overtime.

The federal CLC minimum is $18.15/hour. Northwest Territories is below that floor; Prince Edward Island is below. Federally regulated employers must pay the higher of federal and the worksite province/territory rate.

Northwest Territories: yes — next listed change toward $17.20/hr on September 1, 2026. Prince Edward Island: yes — next listed change toward $17.30/hr on October 1, 2026.

Yes. Rates reflect our 2026 Canada minimum wage tracker (last reviewed against the Labour Program Minimum Wage Database and provincial labour sources). Laws change on fixed dates — verify before payroll changes.

Convert hours with our hourly salary calculator, then run the result through the Canada tax calculator for federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP, and EI. Minimum wage figures here are gross floors, not net pay.

Not always. Prince Edward Island has the higher legal floor, but provincial income tax and cost of living can narrow or erase the net advantage. Model both at the same hours with the tax tools.

The ladder shows weekly and annual gross at common hour counts using each jurisdiction's general minimum. It helps translate the hourly gap into cash flow before taxes — overtime and tips are not included.

Use related links below, the reverse matchup (Prince Edward Island vs Northwest Territories), or the Canada minimum wage compare hub picker for any two provinces or territories.

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