The Government of Saskatchewan announced an increase to the provincial minimum wage effective October 1, 2025. The increases will change the current $15 wage to $15.35.
In 2022, the provincial government began to incrementally increase the minimum wage, with a goal to raise it from $11.81 to $15.00 by 2024. With that commitment met, they have implemented the indexation formula again, which puts equal weight to changes to the consumer price index and the average hourly wage for Saskatchewan.
In a release issued by the Government of Saskatchewan, Deputy Premier and Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Jim Reiter is quoted as saying, “By raising the minimum wage, we are continuing to support workers and deliver on our commitment to affordability. Saskatchewan's low personal tax rates continue to make our province a great place to live, work, and raise a family."
In the months leading up to the increase, the provincial government will be consulting with Chambers of Commerce and other key stakeholders to understand the implications of the increase on the business community and Saskatchewan’s economy.