Ontario vs 
Alberta
Side-by-side wage comparison within Canada.
Ontario
Minimum Wage
C$17.60 /hr
$12.36 USD
-3% vs Canada national rate
Avg. gross salary
C$5,000 /mo
Median household income
C$82,000 /yr
Alberta
Minimum Wage
C$15 /hr
$10.53 USD
-17% vs Canada national rate
Avg. gross salary
C$5,200 /mo
Median household income
C$96,000 /yr
Ontario sets its minimum wage 17% higher than Alberta, at C$17.60 per hour. Average gross salaries are 4% lower in Ontario at C$5,000/mo. Median household income is 15% lower in Ontario. Ontario's economy centers on financial services and automotive manufacturing, while Alberta is driven by oil and gas and agriculture.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ontario | Alberta |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | C$17.60 $12.36 | C$15 $10.53 |
| Minimum wage /mo | C$3,050.61 /mo $2,142.28 | C$2,599.95 /mo $1,825.81 |
| Minimum wage /yr | C$36,608 /yr $25,707.87 | C$31,200 /yr $21,910.11 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | C$5,000 /mo $3,511.24 | C$5,200 /mo $3,651.69 |
| Median household income /yr | C$82,000 /yr $57,584.27 | C$96,000 /yr $67,415.73 |
| Median individual income /yr | C$41,000 /yr $28,792.13 | C$48,000 /yr $33,707.87 |
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Yukon Frequently Asked Questions
How does the minimum wage in Ontario compare to Alberta?
Ontario: C$17.60/hr ($12.36 USD). Alberta: C$15/hr ($10.53 USD).
What is the average salary in Ontario vs Alberta?
Ontario: C$5,000/mo. Alberta: C$5,200/mo.