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Minimum wage increase reminder
March 3, 2026
Minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will increase from $16.50 to $17 per hour on April 1.
This increase was previously announced in 2025 and follows the Employment Standards Board annual recommendation to government.
For more information visit Minimum Wage Order (Board and Lodging).
Media contact:
Brooke Miller
Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning
[email protected]