Ontario's minimum wage is $17.20 per hour as of October 1, 2024, and remains in effect through 2025. Here's everything you need to know about Ontario minimum wage rates, annual earnings, and scheduled increases.
| Category | Rate (2025) |
|---|---|
| General Minimum Wage | $17.20/hr |
| Student Minimum Wage (under 18, ≤28 hrs/wk during school) | $16.20/hr |
| Homeworkers | $18.92/hr |
| Hunting & Fishing Guides (less than 5 consecutive hours) | $86.00/day |
| Hunting & Fishing Guides (5+ hours/day) | $172.00/day |
| Hours/Week | Annual Gross | Monthly Gross | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 hours (part-time) | $17,888 | $1,491 | $688 |
| 30 hours | $26,832 | $2,236 | $1,032 |
| 40 hours (full-time) | $35,776 | $2,981 | $1,376 |
Annual Gross:
| Date | General Rate |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2024 | $17.20/hr |
| Oct 1, 2023 | $16.55/hr |
| Oct 1, 2022 | $15.50/hr |
| Jan 1, 2022 | $15.00/hr |
| Oct 1, 2021 | $14.35/hr |
Ontario's minimum wage is reviewed annually and increases typically take effect on October 1st. The government bases increases on the Ontario Consumer Price Index from the prior year. The scheduled increase for October 2025 will be announced mid-2025 based on inflation data.
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Get KOHO Free — Use Code 45ET55JSYAThe Ontario Living Wage Network estimates a living wage of $23.15/hr in Toronto and $19.80/hr in smaller communities. At $17.20/hr, a full-time minimum wage worker in Toronto earns well below what's needed to cover rent, food, transportation, and basic expenses in the GTA. The annual take-home of roughly $29,500 for a full-time worker at minimum wage is tight against Toronto rents averaging $2,200+/month for a one-bedroom.
Ontario requires overtime pay of 1.5x after 44 hours per week. At $17.20/hr regular rate, overtime is $25.80/hr. Most minimum wage workers are in sectors like retail and food service where hours are closely managed to avoid overtime obligations.