Québec’s minimum wage will increase to $16.60 per hour beginning on May 1, 2026. Since May of 2018, the Government of Québec has increased the minimum wage annually to reflect ongoing inflation and cost-of-living pressures.
The current minimum wage in Québec is $16.10. With the increase, minimum wage workers will earn an additional $0.50 per hour or 3.11 per cent more than in 2025.
In a press release, Québec Minister of Labour Jean Boulet said: “In the current economic context, it is important that the minimum wage evolves in a balanced way. This increase protects the purchasing power of workers, while allowing our companies to remain competitive.”
The increase will benefit 258,900 individuals, raising annual earnings by approximately $687.00 per year.
For workers in industries where tipping is customary, wages will increase from $12.90 to $13.30 per hour, representing a 3.10 per cent increase.
