Last June, the Alberta government announced increases to minimum wage would be based on the average weekly wage index and take effect on April 1 of each year. Today, it was announced that Alberta’s minimum wage will increase from $8 to $8.40 per hour on April 1, ensuring it keeps pace with other salary increases in Alberta.
“Alberta’s experiencing a time of great prosperity,” said Premier Ed Stelmach. “Wages have increased about five per cent and we’re ensuring minimum wage earners are sharing in this growth.”.
“With Alberta’s vibrant economy and low unemployment, most employers are already paying more than minimum wage,” said Hector Goudreau, Minister of Employment and Immigration. About 70,000 or 3.5 per cent of working Albertans make minimum wage. The majority are 15 to 19 year olds working in the food service and hospitality industries.
With the increase, Alberta’s minimum wage remains the highest in Canada after taxes. Even before taxes, Alberta will have the third highest minimum wage among provinces, behind only Ontario ($8.75) and Manitoba ($8.50).
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