Minimum wage in Newfoundland and Labrador
The general hourly rate, when it started, what the official page says comes next, and where to read it.
General minimum wage
$16.35 per hour
In effect since April 1, 2026.
Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador news release, February 26, 2026: increase to minimum wage effective April 1, 2026 official. Last checked October 28, 2026.
Next change
The news release says minimum wage rates are adjusted each year on April 1. No amount for April 1, 2027 is announced.
gov.nl.ca official
Other rates
Minimum overtime rate
$24.53 per hour (the minimum wage rate used for overtime), as stated in the release.
gov.nl.ca official
Official sources
Cross-check: the Government of Canada’s table of general minimum wage rates lists $16.35 from April 1, 2026. It is a federal page, not Newfoundland and Labrador’s own, so we keep the page above as the main source. minwage-salairemin.service.canada.ca official
General information only, not legal advice. If your pay is in question, the official page and the labour standards office of Newfoundland and Labrador govern. Rates can change: see how we check.