Canadians often celebrate their country for its relative income equality, at least in the major cities. This balance, however, is getting more and more skewed as years go by. Since the late-2000s, Canadian income inequality has seen an overall increase. Though the Canadian economy is expected to grow by some 2% this year and, in some provinces, the minimum wage went up this weekend, blue collar wages have not kept up with the surging salaries of the ultra-rich. Ever wondered how much you need to be in Canada's top income bracket these days? The following article will outline what you need to earn in each province to be considered "rich." The data is sourced from Statistics Canada and other online resources. Based on data from 2015, the richest province in Canada is Alberta, with the average income of the top 1% of earners at $303,039/year. The median average income of Canada actually rose by 10.8% in 2015, according to Stats Canada. Without further ado, here's what you need to earn in each province to be considered in the top 1%. READ ALSO: This Is How Much You Need To Make To Not Be Poor In Quebec Alberta View this post on Instagram Searching for the weekend like 👁 after the craziest week, I’m so excited to sit down and relax. Anyone have anything in mind? A post shared by Jackie K (@jackiekalch) on Mar 1, 2019 at 11:41am PST Your minimum income needs to be well over $300,000/year if you want to be considered in the top 1% in the province. In Calgary, that number is even higher! You need to earn $451,609/year to be in the top 1% of earners, according to the Huffington Post. Ontario View this post on Instagram I had a layover in Toronto on my way to Vancouver a few days ago. I took advantage of it. A post shared by Shawna Dyer (@shady_er) on Feb 25, 2019 at 3:45pm PST In Ontario, the number is surprisingly much lower than in Alberta. You'll need to earn $236,267/year in the province. To be considered a one-percenter in Toronto, you'll need $301,883/year. Northwest Territories View this post on Instagram everyone else: in mexico posting bikini pics me: at the NT border eating cheese nibs alone A post shared by Hannah Hoefer (@hannah.hoefer) on May 4, 2019 at 2:26pm PDT To be in the top 1% of income earners in Northwest Territories, you'll need to earn $229,629/year. Newfoundland & Labrador View this post on Instagram Around here, there’s no shortage of orange, yellow, and auburn. Not to mention the occasional marigold. 📸: Ron O’Toole, The Battery #ExploreNL #ExploreCanada A post shared by Newfoundland Labrador Tourism (@newfoundlandlabrador) on Oct 25, 2018 at 11:35am PDT In Newfoundland, you'll need to earn $223,398/year to be considered rich. In St. John's, a one-percenter needs to earn $256,918/year. READ ALSO: The Most Affordable Places To Live In Canada British Columbia View this post on Instagram Granville Vibes 🌩️ . . . #citykillerz #moodygrams #instagood10k #discoverearth #cityscape #shoot2kill #ig_color #heatercentral #urbanromantix #streetdrmsmag #thecreatorclass #streetframes #visualambassadors #adorama #agameoftones #gramslayers #ig_vision #roamtheplanet #compositionkillerz #earthpix #igtones #aov5k #ig_captures #earthfocus #folkcreative #liveoutdoor #streetclassics #hypebeast #visualarts #creativeoptics A post shared by Giancarlo Zorrilla (@since3396) on Sep 10, 2018 at 8:15pm PDT Surprisingly, B.C. has a lower average for one-percenters than some Canadian provinces. To be a one-percenter in B.C. you'll need to earn $207,649/year. That number rises to $246,266/year if you live in Vancouver. Saskatchewan View this post on Instagram 🏍🏍8️⃣2️⃣ A post shared by Saskatchewan Roughriders (@sskroughriders) on Apr 24, 2019 at 4:15pm PDT You'll need $196,904/year to be considered in the one-percent. In Saskatoon, the province's biggest city, you'll need to earn $240,932/year. Quebec View this post on Instagram M♥️NTRÉAL... Je t’aime! Joyeuse St-Valentin à tous! #cinqcentquatorze #mtlmoments #mtltrudeau #montrealjetaime #yul A post shared by 𝙹𝙵𝚂𝙰𝚅𝙰𝚁𝙸𝙰 (@jfsavaria) on Feb 14, 2019 at 3:36am PST In Quebec, the average income of the one-percent earners is $181,682/year. Montreal is slightly higher, with one-percenters earning an average of $224,060/year. READ ALSO: All-New "Spider-Man: Far From Home" Trailer Has Officially Been Released Manitoba View this post on Instagram Flying high in Arizona! ✈️ A post shared by Winnipeg Jets (@nhljets) on Apr 6, 2019 at 9:07pm PDT In Manitoba, you'll need to earn $178,675/year to be in the one-percent. Living in Winnipeg, a one-percenter needs $203,935/year. Nova Scotia View this post on Instagram 902 Nightlife ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ #explorens#halifax#halifaxnoise #haligonia #novascotia#visitnovascotia#maritimes #hfx#eastcoastliving #eastcoastlife#explorenovascotia#discoverhalifax#streetsoftoronto#createcommune #agameoftones #master_shots #theimaged #moodygrams#agameoftones #depthsofearth#urbanandstreet #cityscape #Citykillerz#createcommune #canada #artofvisuals#blogto #gramslayers A post shared by Colton Ladouceur-Halifax NS⚓🌴 (@coltonladouceur) on Apr 16, 2019 at 3:02pm PDT A one-percenter in Nova Scotia needs to earn $172,992/year. In Halifax, you need to earn $204,622/year to be considered rich. New Brunswick View this post on Instagram 117 days till summer… (but who's counting?) 📅 // 117 jours avant le retour de l’été… 📅 | 📷 : @outdoorsnb #explorenb A post shared by New/Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada (@destinationnb) on Feb 24, 2019 at 3:06pm PST In New Brunswick, you'll need $160,474/year to be in the one percent, a rather modest sum compared to rest of Canada. Prince Edward Island View this post on Instagram Here is Shipwreck Point lighthouse in Naufrage! . It’s no secret that I looove lighthouses. I stumbled across this one last week while driving around aimlessly. When I turned the corner and saw a lighthouse I had never seen before I shouted “ Shut Up! A NEW lighthouse 😍!”. Then I laughed at myself and was grateful my dog was the only one to hear my over excitement haha. What a dork! . *clearly not a new lighthouse just new to me! A post shared by Stephanie| The Red Head Roamer (@theredheadroamer) on Apr 30, 2019 at 4:32pm PDT Prince Edward Island has the lowest one percent income in Canada. To be considered in the 1%, you'll need to earn $151,695/year. Which province will you consider moving to if you want to be rich? Source 1 | Source 2 | Source 3
