Canada: Average Wages..
The average Hourly Wage Rate in Canada for an adult aged 25 to 54 years was $28.09 in January 2017 up from $27.74 in January 2016.
The average male earns 16% more than the average female in January 2017, down from 16.6% in January 2016.
Average Wage in Quebec Province
The average Hourly Wage Rate in Quebec, Canada for an adult aged 25 to 54 years was $26.93 in January 2017 up from $26.12 in January 2016.
Average Wage in Ontario Province
The average Hourly Wage Rate in Ontario, Canada for an adult aged 25 to 54 years was $28.41 in January 2017 up from $28.26 in January 2016.
Average Wage in Alberta Province
The average Hourly Wage Rate in Alberta, Canada for an adult aged 25 to 54 years was $31.63 in January 2017 up from $31.32 in January 2016.
Canadian Provinces Average Hourly Wage Rate for Ages 25 to 54 years
(This chart shows that Females in Prince Edward Island have an average rate higher than Males)
| Province | 2017 January | 2016 January | Male-Female Difference |
| Alberta | $31.63 | $31.32 | 22.92% |
| Saskatchewan | $28.94 | $28.96 | 17.40% |
| Ontario | $28.41 | $28.26 | 14.06% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $27.75 | $26.63 | 22.10% |
| British Columbia | $27.54 | $27.52 | 22.19% |
| Quebec | $26.93 | $26.12 | 13.24% |
| Manitoba | $25.77 | $25.25 | 10.84% |
| Nova Scotia | $24.85 | $24.29 | 10.48% |
| New Brunswick | $24.23 | $23.33 | 7.10% |
| Prince Edward Island | $23.42 | $23.03 | -0.18% |
Number of Employees in Canada in January 2017
Canada has 15,245,400 employees over 15 years of age (Employees of private firms or businesses or in the public sector.)
Number of Employees in each Canadian Province in January 2017
Alberta has 1,868,700 employees over 15 years of age
British Columbia has 1,968,700 employees over 15 years of age
Saskatchewan has 457,000 employees over 15 years of age
Manitoba has 543,400 employees over 15 years of age
Ontario has 5,903,400 employees over 15 years of age
Quebec has 3,576,700 employees over 15 years of age
New Brunswick has 297,600 employees over 15 years of age
Nova Scotia has 379,700 employees over 15 years of age
Prince Edward Island has 59,300 employees over 15 years of age
Newfoundland and Labrador has 190,900 employees over 15 years of age
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