Average salaries in Canada just went up — Here's how Quebec compares

Feeling like your paycheque doesn't stretch as far as it used to? You're not alone. But according to new data from Statistics Canada, wages across the country are going up, just not equally everywhere.

In its latest report on employment and earnings, Statistics Canada revealed the average weekly wage in Canada rose 4.4% in April 2025, landing at $1,297.44. That works out to roughly $67,467 per year before taxes.

In Quebec, the average is $1,250.26/week, or $65,214/year — about $2,250 less than the national average.

The increase in weekly earnings is mostly due to higher salaries in key sectors and more hours worked overall. Industries like health care, tech, construction, and manufacturing were among the biggest contributors to wage growth across Canada.

With that in mind, here's how Quebec's average weekly earnings compare across the provinces and territories, according to Statistics Canada:

Prince Edward Island
Weekly: $1,125.29
Yearly: $58,515.08

Nova Scotia
Weekly: $1,157.44
Yearly: $60,186.84

Manitoba
Weekly: $1,162.42
Yearly: $60,445.84

New Brunswick
Weekly: $1,180.48
Yearly: $61,384.96

Quebec
Weekly: $1,250.26
Yearly: $65,214.00

Saskatchewan
Weekly: $1,260.36
Yearly: $65,538.72

Newfoundland and Labrador
Weekly: $1,279.25
Yearly: $66,521.12

British Columbia
Weekly: $1,310.45
Yearly: $68,143.40

Ontario
Weekly: $1,329.64
Yearly: $69,141.28

Alberta
Weekly: $1,362.04
Yearly: $70,826.08

Yukon
Weekly: $1,484.53
Yearly: $77,195.56

Northwest Territories
Weekly: $1,734.03
Yearly: $90,167.48

Nunavut
Weekly: $1,735.87
Yearly: $90,215.32

Quebec ranks ninth overall out of Canada's 13 provinces and territories when it comes to average weekly earnings. That puts it ahead of the Atlantic provinces and Manitoba — but still behind the western provinces, Ontario, and all three territories.

So, if you're earning around $1,250 a week (before taxes), you're more or less on par with most full-time workers in the province. But depending on your city, your field, or your expenses, that number might feel like it's not going as far as it used to — especially with prices rising across the board.

You can find more breakdowns and tables from the full StatCan report here.

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