We all know what minimum wage is but why is median wage important to understand?
If you are hiring through the Labour Market Impact Assessment process (LMIA), and offering a wage to that temporary foreign worker that is:
- at or above the provincial or territorial median hourly wage, you must apply under the Stream for high-wage positions
- below the provincial or territorial median hourly wage, you must apply under the Stream for low-wage positions
Wages in Canada as of January 1, 2022
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Median Wage |
| Alberta | $ 15.00 | $ 27.28 |
| British Columbia | $ 15.20 | $ 25.00 |
| Manitoba | $ 11.95 | $ 21.60 |
| New Brunswick | $ 11.75* | $ 20.12 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $ 12.75 | $ 23.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $ 15.20 | $ 34.36 |
| Nova Scotia | $ 12.95* | $ 20.00 |
| Nunavut | $ 16.00 | $ 32.00 |
| Ontario | $ 15.00 | $ 24.04 |
| Prince Edward Island | $ 13.00* | $ 20.00 |
| Quebec | $ 13.50* | $ 23.08 |
| Saskatchewan | $ 11.81 | $ 24.55 |
| Yukon | $ 15.20 | $ 30.00 |
Sources:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage.html
https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/quick-facts/minimum-wage-by-province/
Written by Rebecca B. Tripp
Originally posted on January 17, 2022.
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