When was the last time we had a minimum wage increase?
July 2009
Federal laws The federal minimum wage in the United States has been $7.25 per hour since July 2009, the last time Congress raised it. Some types of labor are exempt: Employers may pay tipped labor a minimum of $2.13 per hour, as long as the hour wage plus tip income equals at least the minimum wage.
When did minimum wage go to 15 in Alberta?
Alberta Minimum Wage History October 1, 2018: $15. October 1, 2017: $13.60. October 1, 2016: $12.20. October 1, 2015: $11.20.
What is Alberta’s minimum wage 2021?
Minimum wage rate by province/territory
| Province/Territory | Hourly rate | Effective date |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $15.00 | October 1, 2018 |
| Alberta (students under 18) | $13.00 | June 26, 2019 |
| British Columbia | $15.65 | June 1, 2022 |
| British Columbia (liquor servers) | $15.65 | June 1, 2022 |
What is Alberta’s minimum wage 2022?
$15.00 per hour
The 2022 minimum wage in Alberta is $15.00 per hour.
What was the minimum wage in Alberta in 2014?
$10.20
Over the two reference periods, Alberta’s minimum wage rose from $10.20 on September 1, 2014 to $11.20 on October 1, 2015.
What was the minimum wage in 1980 in Canada?
23.3 9.43
Chart 1a Average hourly earnings by source and minimum wage
| Year | SEPH—Manufacturing | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 23.3 | 9.43 |
| 1981 | 23.2 | 9.17 |
| 1982 | 23.4 | 8.67 |
| 1983 | 22.5 | 8.25 |
What is the minimum wage in Calgary 2021?
$18.60 per hour
The 2021 living wage is $18.60 per hour, a 10% decrease from the 2020 living wage of $20.69, and a difference of 24% from Alberta’s minimum wage of $15 per hour. The primary reason for the decrease in the living wage is attributed to changes made by the provincial government to Alberta’s childcare subsidy program.
What is minimum wage in Alberta right now?
Summary of the Minimum Wage in Alberta
| Minimum Wage Group | Minimum Wage Rate October 1, 2018 |
|---|---|
| General minimum wage | $15 per hour |
| Student minimum wage | $15 per hour |
| Domestic employees (living in employer’s home) | $2,848 per month |
| Salespersons and certain professionals | $598 per week |
What is a livable wage in Alberta?
According to the Alberta Living Wage Network, the living wage varies across the province. In Calgary and Edmonton, it came in at $18.60 and $18.10 in 2021. But in places like Cochrane and Canmore, those numbers rose to $22.60 and $37.40, respectively, while the living wage rang in at $27.35 in Fort McMurray.
What is the basic pay in Alberta?
$15/hour
Minimum wage rates for 2018-2019
| Type of employee | October 1, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Most employees (general minimum wage) | $15/hour |
| Students under 18 | $15/hour |
| Salespersons (including land agents and certain professionals) | $598/week |
| Domestic employees (living in their employer’s home) | $2,848/month |