As of October 1, 2022, the general minimum wage in New Brunswick is $13.75 per hour.
Minimum Wage History in New Brunswick
Over time, the minimum wage has been increasing.
The following table shows the 10 most recent changes to the general minimum wage in New Brunswick:
| Date | Hourly Minimum Wage |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2022 | $13.75 |
| April 1, 2022 | $12.75 |
| April 1, 2021 | $11.75 |
| April 1, 2019 | $11.50 |
| April 1, 2018 | $11.25 |
| April 1, 2017 | $11.00 |
| April 1, 2016 | $10.65 |
| December 31, 2014 | $10.30 |
| April 1, 2012 | $10.00 |
| April 1, 2011 | $9.50 |
| September 1, 2010 | $9.00 |
Source: Services.gc.ca
New Brunswick Minimum Wage Increases
On October 1, 2022, the New Brunswick minimum wage was increased to $13.75.
The minimum wage will continue to be indexed to New Brunswick’s CPI (Consumer Price Index) on an annual basis on April 1.
Did You Know?
New Brunswick used to have the lowest minimum wage of all the provinces and territories in Canada. Around 20,000 workers in New Brunswick are earning minimum wage, which is around 6% of the paid workforce. But in recent years, the government has been steadily increasing the minimum wage in New Brunswick, and now it’s the province with the highest minimum wage in Atlantic Canada.
Exemptions to the Minimum Wage in New Brunswick
Every employee should be paid at least the minimum wage amount – that said, there are exceptions.
Certain job positions have different minimum wages and payment structures.
Certain government construction workers
Government construction workers that are exempt from the minimum wage rule include (but are not limited to) those who:
- Work in constructing, repairing or modelling buildings
- Are involved in the construction of roads, bridges, sidewalks, etc.
These exempt construction workers are paid rates different than the average minimum wage.
There’s a long list, which you can review here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the minimum wage in New Brunswick going up in 2023?
- Is the minimum wage the same in all provinces?
