Sep
20
2022

Minimum wage to increase twice in 2023

Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will reach $15 per hour by the end of next year.

The first increase will be by 80 cents on January 1, 2023 to $14.50 per hour. The second increase will be 50 cents on October 1, 2023 to $15.00 per hour.

The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government after the review is complete. 

To read the board’s report, visit: Minimum Wage Order (Board and Lodging).

Media contact:
Hillary MacDonald 
Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture
hpsmacdonald@gov.pe.ca

General Inquiries

Labour and Industrial Relations
2nd Floor Sherwood Business Centre
161 St. Peters Road, Suite 230
Charlottetown, PE C1A 5P7

Phone: 902-368-5550
Toll-free: 1-800-333-4362
Fax: 902-368-5476

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