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Minimum wage in Nova Scotia

C$18.15 per hour1

per hourGeneral rate since April 1, 2026 · set by Canada

Applies to: federally regulated private-sector employers

Next change

No scheduled increase on record.

Since 2026Full history
Weekly, 40 hoursC$726.00
Monthly, 52 weeks ÷ 12C$3,146.00
Annual, 2,080 hoursC$37,752.00
Overtime, 1.5×C$27.22

2026 to 2026

History

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Applies toRateEffectiveUntil
Standard
Source: Labour Standards Code (N.S.) s. 50; Minimum Wage Order (General)
As of 1 April 2026, employers must pay employees at least $16.75 per hour.
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September 26, 2026
Notes
Minimum Wage Order (General), rate in force from April 1, 2026.

Verified September 26, 2026

C$16.75April 1, 2026 – October 1, 2026April 1, 2026October 1, 2026

C$18.15 / hour

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What this wage pays

Gross pay before tax · C$18.15
WeeklyC$726.00
Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12C$3,146.00
Annual52 weeksC$37,752.00
Overtime rate1.5× where overtime appliesC$27.22

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Nova Scotia?

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 Nova Scotia 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:

  1. Canada
  2. Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia sets 1 rule of its own.

Nova Scotia

Enforcement

Enforced by Nova Scotia Labour Standards.