NT EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum wage in Northwest Territories
$17.20per hour
General minimum wage effective September 1, 2026.
Verified October 9, 2026EFFECTIVE-DATED RECORD
Rate history
Previous general rate: $16.95, through August 31, 2026.
| Rate | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| $17.20 | Sep 1, 2026 | Current |
| $16.95 | Sep 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2026 |
GROSS EARNINGS ESTIMATE
Turn an hourly rate into pay periods
Daily$137.608 hours (weekly hours ÷ 5)
Weekly$688.0040 hours
Biweekly$1,376.00Two weeks
Monthly average$2,981.33Annual earnings ÷ 12
Annual$35,776.0052 paid weeks
Who the rate applies to
This is the general rate for employees covered by Northwest Territories 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.
No separate hourly worker-category rate has been added to this verified dataset. This does not mean no exceptions exist; consult the official source.
The calculator shows gross estimates before tax, payroll deductions, overtime, vacation pay, unpaid time and category-specific rules.