Minimum wage in Northwest Territories
C$18.15 per hour1
per hourGeneral rate since April 1, 2026 · set by Canada
Applies to: federally regulated private-sector employers
No scheduled increase on record.
C$18.15 / hour
Calculators
Estimates before tax at this rate. Nothing you type leaves this page.
What this wage pays
| Weekly | C$726.00 |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | C$3,146.00 |
| Annual52 weeks | C$37,752.00 |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | C$27.22 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Northwest Territories?
C$18.15 per hour since April 1, 2026, set by Canada. For a 40-hour week that is about C$726.00 a week or C$37,752.00 a year before tax.
Is the minimum wage in Northwest Territories increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
2 levels of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
- Canada
- Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories sets 1 rule of its own.
Northwest Territories