QC EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum wage in Quebec
$16.60per hour
General minimum wage effective May 1, 2026.
Verified October 9, 2026EFFECTIVE-DATED RECORD
Rate history
Previous general rate: $16.10, through April 30, 2026.
| Rate | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| $16.60 | May 1, 2026 | Current |
| $16.10 | May 1, 2025 | Apr 30, 2026 |
GROSS EARNINGS ESTIMATE
Turn an hourly rate into pay periods
Daily$132.808 hours (weekly hours ÷ 5)
Weekly$664.0040 hours
Biweekly$1,328.00Two weeks
Monthly average$2,877.33Annual earnings ÷ 12
Annual$34,528.0052 paid weeks
Who the rate applies to
This is the general rate for employees covered by Quebec 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
- Employee who usually receives tips: $13.30 per hour, effective May 1, 2026. Eligibility details
The calculator shows gross estimates before tax, payroll deductions, overtime, vacation pay, unpaid time and category-specific rules.