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Quebec's minimum wage is going up in May & here's how much workers will make

Good news for hundreds of thousands of Quebec workers — minimum wage is going up again this spring.

On Thursday, the Quebec government announced that the province's minimum wage will increase from $16.10 to $16.60 per hour as of May 1, 2026.

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Looking for a job? Here are the highest (and lowest) paying fields in Quebec right now

With the new year around the corner, plenty of Quebecers are eyeing fresh starts, including on the job front.

If your bank account has been gently suggesting a career change, you're not alone. New numbers from Statistics Canada reveal exactly which industries are bringing home the biggest paycheques in Quebec, and let's just say some job sectors are out-earning the provincial norm by a mile.

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Quebec's highest-paying job fields were revealed & the top spot is not medicine or law

If you've been thinking about switching careers or just wondering where the money really is in Quebec, new Statistics Canada data might surprise you. The agency's latest September 2025 report breaks down the median weekly wages of full-time employees in every major industry, and some unexpected sectors are near the top.

While the overall average for Quebec sits at $1,264.90 per week, several industries pay well above that — in some cases, way above. Here's how each sector compares, ranked from the lowest to the highest-paying right now.

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Think a $40K salary is enough to live in Montreal? That's actually the bare minimum

Thinking of living solo in Montreal? You'll want to take a close look at your income, because even just getting by isn't cheap.

According to a new report from the Institut de recherche et d’informations socioéconomiques (IRIS), the minimum after-tax income needed to live with dignity in Montreal has jumped to $40,084 (after tax) in 2025. That's a 4.2% increase from last year and reflects the rising cost of housing, food, and basic essentials.

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Quebec's minimum wage is going up this week — Here's how it stacks up to other provinces

Starting Thursday, May 1, Quebec's minimum wage will officially increase from $15.75 to $16.10 per hour. That's a 35-cent boost, announced by Quebec's Ministry of Labour back in January.

While it's a welcome change for thousands of workers across the province, it's a bit smaller than last year's increase, when minimum wage jumped by 50 cents. According to the ministry, about 217,400 people are expected to be affected by the new rate, including students and workers in retail and hospitality jobs.

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Quebec's new average salary was revealed and we're still lagging behind most of Canada

If you’ve ever looked at your paycheque and wondered if people in other parts of Canada are earning way more, you're not alone — and you might be right.

New data from Statistics Canada has revealed the average salaries across the country as of January 2025, and let's just say Quebec isn't exactly leading the charge. While Canada's national average climbed to $1,294.26 per week — about $67,300 per year — Quebecers are still earning well below that benchmark.

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Quebec salaries are going up but Alberta and Ontario are still way ahead

Quebec employees just got a pay bump — on paper, at least.

The latest numbers from Statistics Canada show that the average weekly salary in Quebec hit $1,241.50 in December 2024, marking a 6.4% increase over the past year. That's an improvement over the 3.8% growth reported in November, but Quebec is still trailing much of the country when it comes to earnings.

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Quebec's minimum wage is increasing, but how does it compare to the rest of Canada?

If you're working for minimum wage in Quebec, you're getting a small pay bump this spring — but it might not be as much as you'd hoped for.

Starting May 1, 2025, the province's minimum wage will increase from $15.75 to $16.10 per hour — a 35-cent raise that translates to an annual increase of roughly $656 for full-time workers. Tipped workers will also see a slight boost, going from $12.60 to $12.90 per hour.

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Salaries in Quebec have gone up, but they don't look great compared to other provinces

With rent prices soaring and grocery bills climbing, it's normal to wonder how your Quebec paycheck stacks up against the rest of the country.

Well, new data from Statistics Canada just dropped, and it tells us exactly where Quebecers stand when it comes to average weekly earnings. Spoiler: it's not the best, but not the worst either.

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Quebec's minimum wage​ goes up in May but still isn't enough to live on, a new study finds

As May rolls in, Quebec's minimum wage workers will see a modest paycheck increase. The provincial minimum wage is set to rise by $0.50, bringing it to $15.75 per hour.

But, according to a new study by the Institut de recherche et d’informations socio-économiques (IRIS), that boost is more of a Band-Aid fix than a cure for the financial woes many face.

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Quebec's Minimum Wage Will Increase On May 1

The minimum hourly wage in Quebec, which currently sits at $15.25, will increase by $0.50 on May 1, 2024, to $15.75.

The announcement was made by Quebec's Labour Minister Jean Boulet, who said that the decision was based on economic uncertainties within the retail and restaurant sectors, per CTV News.

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Quebec's Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect On May 1

Minimum wage in Quebec is increasing by a dollar to $15.25 per hour as of May 1. The change will affect almost 300,000 workers in the province, including those who receive tips. But some say it's not enough.

The government announced this move in January as part of its plan to improve the standard of living for low-income earners. It will mean an extra $2,080 per year for a full-time worker who puts in 40 hours per week.

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