Minimum wage in Prince Edward Island
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.
1 on record
Scheduled increases
Future rates already set in law or certified. Projected rows are marked.
was C$17.30C$17.60General rateSource: Order in Council EC2026-379 (Employment Standards Act, Minimum Wage Order amendment), 31 March 2026
EC2026-379 EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ACT MINIMUM WAGE ORDER Pursuant to section 5 of the Employment Standards Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. E -6.2, Council approved the following Minimum Wage Order made by the Employment Standards Board: 1. Minimum Wage The minimum wage for all employees to whom section 5 of the Employment Standards Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. E-6.2, applies shall be (a) $17.30 per hour, effective on and after October 1, 2026; and (b) $17.60 per hour, effective on and after April 1, 2027.
- Source
- statute
- snapshot
- September 26, 2026
- Notes
- EC2026-379 (31 March 2026), scheduled April 1, 2027 step.
Verified September 26, 2026
2025 to 2027
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
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StandardSource: Order in Council EC2026-379 (Employment Standards Act, Minimum Wage Order amendment), 31 March 2026EC2026-379 EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ACT MINIMUM WAGE ORDER Pursuant to section 5 of the Employment Standards Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. E -6.2, Council approved the following Minimum Wage Order made by the Employment Standards Board: 1. Minimum Wage The minimum wage for all employees to whom section 5 of the Employment Standards Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. E-6.2, applies shall be (a) $17.30 per hour, effective on and after October 1, 2026; and
Verified September 26, 2026 | C$17.30October 1, 2026 – April 1, 2027 | October 1, 2026 | April 1, 2027 |
StandardSource: Employment Standards Act (P.E.I.), Minimum Wage Order, EC572/98 (consolidated to October 1, 2025; EC326/25)1. Minimum Wage The minimum wage for all employees to whom section 5 of the Employment Standards Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. E-6.2, applies shall be (a) $16.50 per hour, effective from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026; and (b) $17.00 per hour, effective on and after April 1, 2026. (EC326/25)
Verified September 26, 2026 | C$17.00April 1, 2026 – October 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
StandardSource: Employment Standards Act (P.E.I.), Minimum Wage Order, EC572/98 (consolidated to October 1, 2025; EC326/25)1. Minimum Wage The minimum wage for all employees to whom section 5 of the Employment Standards Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. E-6.2, applies shall be (a) $16.50 per hour, effective from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026; and
Verified September 26, 2026 | C$16.50October 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026 | October 1, 2025 | April 1, 2026 |
C$18.15 / hour
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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 Prince Edward Island?
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 Prince Edward Island 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
- Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island sets 1 rule of its own.
Prince Edward Island
Enforcement
Enforced by PEI Employment Standards.