NS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum wage in Nova Scotia
$17.00per hour
General minimum wage effective October 1, 2026.
Verified October 9, 2026EFFECTIVE-DATED RECORD
Rate history
Previous general rate: $16.75, through September 30, 2026.
| Rate | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| $17.00 | Oct 1, 2026 | Current |
| $16.75 | Apr 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| $15.70 | Oct 1, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 |
GROSS EARNINGS ESTIMATE
Turn an hourly rate into pay periods
Daily$136.008 hours (weekly hours ÷ 5)
Weekly$680.0040 hours
Biweekly$1,360.00Two weeks
Monthly average$2,946.67Annual earnings ÷ 12
Annual$35,360.0052 paid weeks
Who the rate applies to
This is the general rate for employees covered by Nova Scotia 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.