Average Salary in Northwest Territories

Territory of Canada · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

C$16.95 /hr

Average salary C$5,500 /mo

-6% vs Canada national rate #6 of 13 province Since 2025-09-01

With a population of 46,000, Northwest Territories is a territory of Canada whose economy centers on mining and government. Its minimum wage of C$16.95 per hour is 6% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of C$5,500 per month. Key economic outputs include diamonds, gold, zinc. The median household income is C$116,000 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #6 of 13; province
vs National: -6%; Canada floor
Annual (est.): C$35,256; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2020: +24%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: C$16.95
Monthly: C$2,937.94 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: C$35,256 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Northwest Territories minimum wage of C$16.95/hr effective September 1, 2025.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately C$35,256 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Canada purchasing power context.