Average Salary in Quebec

Province of Canada · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

C$16.60 /hr

Average salary C$4,600 /mo

-8% vs Canada national rate #8 of 13 province Since 2026-05-01

With a population of 9.1 million, Quebec is a province of Canada whose economy centers on aerospace and hydroelectricity. Its minimum wage of C$16.60 per hour is 8% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of C$4,600 per month. Key economic outputs include aircraft and parts, aluminum, lumber. The median household income is C$72,000 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #8 of 13; province
vs National: -8%; Canada floor
Annual (est.): C$34,528; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2020: +27%; nominal wage

• SECTOR RATES

Tipped workers

C$12.60 /hr

Since 2024-05-01

Workers who customarily and directly receive gratuities. The tip credit rate is 80% of general minimum.

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: C$16.60
Monthly: C$2,877.28 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: C$34,528 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Quebec minimum wage of C$16.60/hr effective May 1, 2026 (annual adjustment). Workers receiving gratuities: C$13.30/hr.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately C$34,528 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Canada purchasing power context.