AB EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum wage in Alberta
$15.00per hour
General minimum wage effective June 26, 2019.
Verified October 9, 2026EFFECTIVE-DATED RECORD
Rate history
| Rate | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | Jun 26, 2019 | Current |
GROSS EARNINGS ESTIMATE
Turn an hourly rate into pay periods
Daily$120.008 hours (weekly hours ÷ 5)
Weekly$600.0040 hours
Biweekly$1,200.00Two weeks
Monthly average$2,600.00Annual earnings ÷ 12
Annual$31,200.0052 paid weeks
Who the rate applies to
This is the general rate for employees covered by Alberta employment standards. Exclusions and worker-category rates may apply. Federally regulated employees are covered by the federal standard, but must receive this provincial or territorial rate when it is higher.
Verified worker-category rates
- Student under 18 (eligibility limits apply): $13.00 per hour, effective June 26, 2019. Eligibility details
The calculator shows gross estimates before tax, payroll deductions, overtime, vacation pay, unpaid time and category-specific rules.