ON EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum wage in Ontario
$17.95per hour
General minimum wage effective October 1, 2026.
Verified October 9, 2026EFFECTIVE-DATED RECORD
Rate history
Previous general rate: $17.60, through September 30, 2026.
| Rate | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| $17.95 | Oct 1, 2026 | Current |
| $17.60 | Oct 1, 2025 | Sep 30, 2026 |
GROSS EARNINGS ESTIMATE
Turn an hourly rate into pay periods
Daily$143.608 hours (weekly hours ÷ 5)
Weekly$718.0040 hours
Biweekly$1,436.00Two weeks
Monthly average$3,111.33Annual earnings ÷ 12
Annual$37,336.0052 paid weeks
Who the rate applies to
This is the general rate for employees covered by Ontario employment standards. Exclusions and worker-category rates may apply. Federally regulated employees are covered by the federal standard, but must receive this provincial or territorial rate when it is higher.
Verified worker-category rates
- Homeworker: $19.70 per hour, effective October 1, 2026. Eligibility details
- Student under 18 (eligibility limits apply): $16.90 per hour, effective October 1, 2026. Eligibility details
The calculator shows gross estimates before tax, payroll deductions, overtime, vacation pay, unpaid time and category-specific rules.