Ontario's minimum wage is $17.20/hr as of October 2025. See annual income, take-home pay after taxes, exceptions for students, and how to move above minimum wage.
| Category | Rate | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| General Minimum Wage | $17.20/hr | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Student Minimum Wage (under 18, <28hrs/wk) | $16.20/hr | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Liquor Servers | $17.20/hr | Eliminated in 2022 |
| Homeworkers | $18.92/hr | Oct 1, 2025 (110% of general) |
| Hunting & Fishing Guides (< 5hr/day) | $86.00/day | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Hours Worked | Gross Annual | Est. Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hrs/week (part-time) | $17,888/yr | ~$16,700/yr ($1,392/mo) |
| 30 hrs/week | $26,832/yr | ~$24,400/yr ($2,033/mo) |
| 40 hrs/week (full-time) | $35,776/yr | ~$31,400/yr ($2,617/mo) |
| 40 hrs/wk + 5 hrs OT (1.5x) | $38,480/yr | ~$33,700/yr ($2,808/mo) |
| Homeworker (40 hrs/wk) | $39,354/yr | ~$34,400/yr ($2,867/mo) |
Ontario minimum wage earners at $35,776/year pay minimal income tax due to the federal basic personal amount ($16,129) and Ontario basic credit. Primary deductions are CPP (~$1,919/yr) and EI (~$594/yr).
Minimum wage: $17.2/hr
Estimated Annual Take-Home Pay:
| Year | Minimum Wage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $14.25/hr | +$0.25 |
| 2021 | $14.35/hr | +$0.10 |
| 2022 | $15.50/hr | +$1.15 |
| 2023 | $16.55/hr | +$1.05 |
| 2024 | $17.20/hr | +$0.65 |
| 2025 | $17.20/hr | No change |
| 2026 | $17.20/hr | No change |
Ontario's minimum wage is reviewed annually and adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The government announced no changes for October 2025 or 2026 as of publication.
Ontario minimum wage earners are eligible for: the federal GST/HST credit ($519/year for single adults), the Ontario Trillium Benefit (up to $1,568/year), and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit. File your taxes every year even if you owe nothing.
Workers earning minimum wage may qualify for Ontario's affordable housing programs and rental subsidies depending on their household situation and city.
Community college programs in healthcare, trades, and technology typically lead to $22–$35/hr within 2 years. The Ontario Skills Development Fund offers grants for training.
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