As of April 1, 2023, the general minimum wage in New Brunswick is $14.75 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 |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2023 | $14.75 |
| 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 April 1, 2023, the New Brunswick minimum wage was increased to $14.75.
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?
Currently, New Brunswick is the province with the lowest 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.
- Program staff and counselors at residential summer camps
- Certain government construction workers
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.
