Canada’s average weekly earnings for non-farm payroll employees rose 3.4% year-on-year to C$1,344 in June 2026, following a downwardly revised 3.3% increase in May. The strongest wage gains were recorded in utilities (12.6%), finance and insurance (12.5%), and management of companies and enterprises (11.9%). In contrast, earnings declined in real estate and rental and leasing (-5.3%). By province, Nova Scotia (6.8%) posted the largest increase, followed by Nunavut (6.1%), New Brunswick (4.4%), Ontario (3.9%) and British Columbia (3.7%). The Northwest Territories posted a 1.3% decline. Month-on-month, average weekly earnings rose 0.6% in June, while average weekly hours worked were little changed at 33.4 hours. source: Statistics Canada

Wages in Canada increased 3.40 percent in June of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Canada averaged 2.57 percent from 1992 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 10.10 percent in May of 2020 and a record low of -0.40 percent in May of 2001. This page provides - Canada Average Weekly Earnings YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Canada Average Weekly Earnings YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

Wages in Canada increased 3.40 percent in June of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Canada is expected to be 3.60 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Canada Average Weekly Earnings YoY is projected to trend around 1.80 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-30 12:30 PM
Average Weekly Earnings YoY
May 3.4% 3.67% 3.7%
2026-08-27 12:30 PM
Average Weekly Earnings YoY
Jun 3.4% 3.3% 3.3%
2026-09-24 12:30 PM
Average Weekly Earnings YoY
Jul 3.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Average Hourly Wages 38.61 38.48 CAD Jun 2026
Average Weekly Earnings 1337.77 1345.79 CAD May 2026
Employed Persons 21214.80 21139.70 Thousand Jul 2026
Employment Change 75.10 18.20 Thousand Jul 2026
Employment Rate 60.90 60.80 percent Jul 2026
Full Time Employment Chg 38.60 0.60 Thousand Jul 2026
Job Vacancies 506730.00 494905.00 Mar 2026
Participation Rate 65.10 65.00 percent Jul 2026
Labour Costs 133.75 131.95 points Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 17.95 17.60 CAD/Hour Oct 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 18418.00 18414.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Part Time Employment Chg 36.60 17.50 Thousand Jul 2026
Population 41.65 41.26 Million Dec 2025
Labor Productivity 104.82 104.96 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 1454.70 1469.20 Thousand Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.50 percent Jul 2026
Average Weekly Earnings YoY 3.40 3.30 percent Jun 2026
Wages 32.74 33.01 CAD/Hour Jun 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 31.49 32.06 CAD/Hour Jun 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.60 12.70 percent Jul 2026


Canada Average Weekly Earnings YoY
In Canada, average weekly earnings (including overtime) refers to the gross taxable payroll (including overtime) divided by the number of employees. It is calculated for all types of employees. In general, changes in weekly earnings reflect a number of factors, including wage growth; changes in the composition of employment by industry, occupation and level of job experience; and average hours worked per week.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.40 3.30 10.10 -0.40 1992 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Canadian Weekly Earnings Rise 3.4% in June
Canada’s average weekly earnings for non-farm payroll employees rose 3.4% year-on-year to C$1,344 in June 2026, following a downwardly revised 3.3% increase in May. The strongest wage gains were recorded in utilities (12.6%), finance and insurance (12.5%), and management of companies and enterprises (11.9%). In contrast, earnings declined in real estate and rental and leasing (-5.3%). By province, Nova Scotia (6.8%) posted the largest increase, followed by Nunavut (6.1%), New Brunswick (4.4%), Ontario (3.9%) and British Columbia (3.7%). The Northwest Territories posted a 1.3% decline. Month-on-month, average weekly earnings rose 0.6% in June, while average weekly hours worked were little changed at 33.4 hours.
2026-08-27
Canada Weekly Earnings Growth Slows in May
Average weekly earnings of Canadian non-farm payroll employees rose 3.4% year-on-year to C$1,337.77 in May 2026, easing from a 3.8% increase in April and marking the slowest growth since February. The strongest wage gains were recorded in management of companies and enterprises (10%), utilities (9.2%), information and cultural industries (8.3%), retail trade (8.1%), and transportation and warehousing (7.1%). In contrast, earnings declined in real estate and rental and leasing (-1.8%) and construction (-0.1%). By province, Nunavut posted the largest increase (6.6%), followed by Nova Scotia (5.3%), Manitoba (4.8%), British Columbia (4.6%), and Prince Edward Island (4.5%), while Newfoundland and Labrador recorded a 1.3% decline. On a monthly basis, average weekly earnings fell 0.4%. Meanwhile, average weekly hours worked were unchanged at 33.4 hours.
2026-07-30
Canada Weekly Earnings Growth Accelerates
Average weekly earnings of Canadian non-farm payroll employees rose 3.8% year-on-year to C$1,346 in April 2026, accelerating from a 3.5% increase in March and marking the fastest increase since April 2025. The strongest gains were recorded in utilities (11.2%), information and cultural industries (10.1%), finance and insurance (8.2%), retail trade (7.2%), and professional, scientific and technical services (6.7%). In contrast, earnings declined in real estate and rental and leasing (-3.9%). By province, the largest increases were seen in Nunavut (8.1%), New Brunswick (6.7%), Manitoba (6.2%), and Nova Scotia (5.9%). On a month-over-month basis, average weekly earnings rose 1.0%. Meanwhile, average weekly hours worked were little changed at 33.5 hours, both from the previous month and a year earlier.
2026-06-25