Minimum wage in Nunavut
C$19.75 per hour1
per hourGeneral rate since September 1, 2025
No scheduled increase on record.
C$19.75 / hour
Calculators
Estimates before tax at this rate. Nothing you type leaves this page.
What this wage pays
| Weekly | C$790.00 |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | C$3,423.33 |
| Annual52 weeks | C$41,080.00 |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | C$29.63 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Nunavut?
C$19.75 per hour since September 1, 2025. For a 40-hour week that is about C$790.00 a week or C$41,080.00 a year before tax.
Is the minimum wage in Nunavut 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
- Nunavut
Nunavut sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
The September 1, 2026 rate ($20.17 per WageIndicator and the GN release) is on gov.nu.ca only; the last published row is $19.75 from September 1, 2025 (Legislative Assembly tabled annual report).
Nunavut
Enforcement
Enforced by Nunavut Labour Standards Compliance Office.