YT EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum wage in Yukon
$18.51per hour
General minimum wage effective April 1, 2026.
Verified October 9, 2026EFFECTIVE-DATED RECORD
Rate history
Previous general rate: $17.94, through March 31, 2026.
| Rate | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| $18.51 | Apr 1, 2026 | Current |
| $17.94 | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 |
GROSS EARNINGS ESTIMATE
Turn an hourly rate into pay periods
Daily$148.088 hours (weekly hours ÷ 5)
Weekly$740.4040 hours
Biweekly$1,480.80Two weeks
Monthly average$3,208.40Annual earnings ÷ 12
Annual$38,500.8052 paid weeks
Who the rate applies to
This is the general rate for employees covered by Yukon 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.