Ontario Boosts Minimum Wage in Line with Inflation for October 1, 2024

Effective October 1, 2024, Ontario will increase its minimum wage from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour, following the annual inflation adjustment. This 3.9% rise aligns with the Ontario All-items CPI index. For students under 18, wages will go up from $15.60 to $16.20 per hour. RCC advocates for predictable, inflation-indexed wage adjustments.

Ontario’s minimum wage page