As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase twice in 2023. 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