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What is the minimum wage rate in Québec?

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General information: in 2026, the general minimum wage rate in Québec is $16.60 per hour, in effect since May 1, 2026. The tipped-employee minimum wage, reserved for a specific category of workers in certain businesses, is $13.30 per hour. These rates are reviewed in May: the table on Québec.ca shows an increase in May every year, so a new rate may apply after the next May 1. Some people are not covered by the minimum wage standards.

Official page: Minimum wage in Québec (CNESST) ↗

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Key facts

General rate: $16.60 per hour (in effect since May 1, 2026).
Tipped-employee rate: $13.30 per hour, reserved for a specific category of workers in certain businesses.
Berry picking: $4.93 per kilogram for raspberry picking and $1.32 per kilogram for strawberry picking (rates announced for May 1, 2026).
Who is entitled: Workers, full time or part time. There are exceptions.
When to check again: After May 1 each year: the table of increases on Québec.ca shows an increase in May every year.

Steps

Find the rate that applies to you: the general rate is $16.60 per hour (in effect since May 1, 2026) and the tipped-employee rate is $13.30 per hour.
Check whether you are considered a tipped employee. Only these people can be paid the tipped-employee rate: they usually receive tips and work, full time or part time, in a restaurant (except certain fast-food establishments), for a business that sells, delivers or serves meals to be eaten off the premises, in a place where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed on site, or in a tourist accommodation establishment.
Compare your hourly wage to that rate. Tipped employees must receive an hourly wage equal to or higher than the minimum rate, not counting tips.
If you are paid by the piece or on commission, you must receive at least the equivalent of the hourly minimum wage for the time worked.
Keep in mind that your employer must pay you at least the minimum wage even if you receive certain benefits, such as a car or housing.
See whether you fall under the exceptions: the CNESST states that the minimum wage standards do not apply to everyone (a student working for certain non-profit organizations, certain trainees, etc.).
Check the rate again after May 1 each year: a new increase may then apply.

General information drawn from official sources. It does not replace legal, medical or financial advice. For your situation, contact the organization concerned or a professional.

Sources

Salaire minimum au Québec (Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST))
Salaire au pourboire (Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST))
Hausse du salaire minimum - Dès aujourd'hui, le taux général du salaire minimum s'établit à 16,60 $ l'heure (Ministère du Travail (Québec.ca))

Checked on October 5, 2026. Rules, deadlines and fees can change: always confirm on the official page above. Demande au Québec is an independent website, not a government site.