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Key Facts: Sint Maarten vs Canada Wages

Sint Maarten Minimum Wage
ƒ10.93/hr ($6.11 USD)
Canada Minimum Wage
C$18.10/hr ($13.09 USD)
Canada Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
C$5,708 /mo ($4,127.26 USD)
Data Sources
Government of Sint Maarten — Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labour (2026-05-04), Government of Canada - Labour Program (2026-05-28)

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Updated 2026-05-28

Sint Maarten flag Sint Maarten

Minimum Wage

ƒ10.93 /hr

$6.11 USD

Canada flag Canada

Minimum Wage

C$18.10 /hr

$13.09 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

C$5,708 /mo

Min wage: -53% Sint Maarten vs Canada

The minimum wage in Sint Maarten is 53% lower than in Canada in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Sint Maarten and Canada
Metric Sint Maarten Canada
Minimum wage /hr ƒ10.93 $6.11 C$18.10 $13.09
Minimum wage /mo ƒ1,894.53 $1,058.40 C$3,137.33 $2,268.50
Minimum wage /yr ƒ22,734.40 $12,700.78 C$37,648 $27,221.98
Avg. gross salary /mo N/A/mo C$5,708 /mo $4,127.26
Avg. net salary /mo N/A/mo C$4,334 /mo $3,133.77
Median individual income /yr N/A/yr C$44,000 /yr $31,814.90

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Sint Maarten is higher.

Work Week

Sint Maarten

40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours. Governed by the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labour (VSA).

Canada

40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Federal standard is 40 hours/week with overtime after 40 hours at 1.5x. Maximum 48 hours/week unless authorized. Provincial rules vary (e.g., Ontario overtime after 44 hrs).

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Sint Maarten Canada Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Sint Maarten earns 114% less per hour in USD terms than one in Canada.

See this comparison from Canada's perspective: Canada vs Sint Maarten

Compare Sint Maarten with...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Sint Maarten or Canada?

In Sint Maarten, the minimum wage is ƒ10.93/hr ($6.11 USD). In Canada, it is C$18.10/hr ($13.09 USD). Canada has the higher rate by 114% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Sint Maarten may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How do work hours compare between Sint Maarten and Canada?

Both Sint Maarten and Canada mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.