Minimum Wage Increased in Nova Scotia, Canada, from 01 October 2026 - October 03, 2026

The minimum wages have been revised in Nova Scotia, Canada, starting 1 October 2026. The minimum wage for general workers has increased from  CA$16.75 to CA$17.00  per hour.

For more information on changes, please refer to the minimum wage pages:

https://wageindicator.org/en-ca/work-in-canada/minimum-wage/6162-nova-scotia/

https://wageindicator.org/fr-ca/travail-au-canada/salaire-minimum/6162-nouvelle-ecosse/

https://wageindicator.org/work/minimum-wage/countries/canada/6162-nova-scotia/

Note: This minimum wage increase might not reflect the inflationary trends.