Average Salary in Alberta

Province of Canada · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

C$15 /hr

Average salary C$5,200 /mo

-17% vs Canada national rate #13 of 13 province Since 2018-10-01

With a population of 5 million, Alberta is a province of Canada whose economy centers on oil and gas and agriculture. Its minimum wage of C$15 per hour is 17% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of C$5,200 per month. Key economic outputs include crude oil, natural gas, beef. The median household income is C$96,000 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #13 of 13; province
vs National: -17%; Canada floor
Annual (est.): C$31,200; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2018: +0%; nominal wage

• SECTOR RATES

Youth (13-17 years)

C$13 /hr

Since 2018-06-26

Applies to young workers aged 13 to 17 employed in certain industries. Not applicable to all youth employment.

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: C$15
Monthly: C$2,599.95 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: C$31,200 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Alberta minimum wage of C$15.00/hr unchanged since October 1, 2018. Students under 18 working during a school break or 28 hrs/week or less while school is in session: $13.00.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately C$31,200 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Canada purchasing power context.