20 hrs/week
Ontario minimum wage 20 hours
$352/wk
$18,304/year gross
Effective October 1, 2025 · Updated 2026-08-24$17.60/hour
Ontario Minimum Wage 2026
Current Ontario general hourly minimum, scheduled increases, federal CLC context, and official sources — for HR, payroll, and workers.
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
$17.60General minimum
$36,608FT annual gross
-$0.55vs federal CLC
$17.95Next (October 1, 2026)
Pay at 20, 30 & 40 hours/week
Gross at $17.60/hour before taxes. Use the hourly salary calculator and Canada tax calculator for take-home estimates.
30 hrs/week
Ontario minimum wage 30 hours
$528/wk
$27,456/year gross
40 hrs/week
Ontario minimum wage 40 hours
$704/wk
$36,608/year gross
Annual calculation
$17.60 × 40 hrs × 52 wks = $36,608 gross/year
Overtime at 1.5× minimum is $26.40/hr. Confirm overtime thresholds with the Canada overtime calculator.
Scheduled increases
$17.95/hrEffective October 1, 2026
Notes
Ontario also publishes special rates for students, liquor servers, and homeworkers — see the Ontario ESA guide. Tip and special-rate rules are province-specific; do not assume a US-style tip credit.
Federal CLC context
Federal CLC minimum is $18.15/hour. Federally regulated employers in Ontario must pay the higher of that rate and $17.60/hour.
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Frequently asked questions
The Ontario general minimum wage is $17.60 per hour in 2026, effective October 1, 2025. Full-time (40 hrs/week, 52 weeks) equals about $36,608/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 Ontario rate ($17.60/hour) where the employee usually works. Most employers are covered by provincial/territorial employment standards, not the CLC.
At $17.60/hour working 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, an employee earns $36,608 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 $17.60/hour as of October 1, 2025. The next scheduled increase is to $17.95/hour on October 1, 2026.
The next scheduled increase is to $17.95/hour on October 1, 2026. Mark this date on your payroll calendar to ensure compliance.
At $17.60/hour for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (2,080 hours), gross annual pay is $36,608 before income tax, CPP/QPP, and EI.
Ontario also publishes special rates for students, liquor servers, and homeworkers — see the Ontario ESA guide. Tip and special-rate rules are province-specific; do not assume a US-style tip credit.
At $17.60/hour in Ontario: 20 hrs/week ≈ $352/week ($18,304/year); 30 hrs/week ≈ $528/week ($27,456/year); 40 hrs/week ≈ $704/week ($36,608/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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