What is the Minimum Wage in Manitoba?

Manitoba's minimum wage is $10.00 per hour. A total of 2 Canadian provinces or territories have a minimum wage rate higher then Manitoba.

A full time hourly worker in Manitoba earning minimum wage will earn a total of $400.00 per week and approximately $20,800.00 per year (based on an 8-hour work day and a 260-day work year). Remember that, with tax deductions, the actual amount earned will likely be lower.

Manitoba Minimum Wage & Labor Law

The Manitoba minimum wage is applicable to most employees, and has been in effect since October 2010. Manitoba has no special minimum wage for students or inexperienced workers.

Employees who earn incentives, tips or commission are guaranteed to earn at least minimum wage in any given hour - if the employee has not earned the minimum wage in any pay period through tips/incentives, the employer must "top off" the employee's wage and pay the difference.

Manitoba overtime minimum wage - All minimum wage employees who work over 8 hours in any given day or 40 hours in any given week are entitled to be paid at an overtime minimum wage rate of 1.5 times the normal minimum wage.

Domestic workers who live in their employer's homes have special minimum wage law and overtime rates under Manitoba's minimum wage law. Employers may charge their domestic employees for room and board by deducting no more then $7 per week for lodging, and $1 per meal provided. In addition, domestic workers also are entitled to at least one 36-hour streach of work-free rest time per week.

What is the Minimum Wage?

The Manitoba Minimum Wage is the lowest hourly wage employers in Manitoba can legally pay their employees. The minimum wage is set by the Manitoba government and is periodically updated to reflect the current cost of living and ensure that all workers are paid a fair living wage.

What if my employer is paying me less then the Minimum Wage?

Unless your job is covered by one of Manitoba's legal exemptions to the minimum wage described above, your employer is legally required to pay you at least the hourly minimum wage of $10.00 per hour. If you believe your employer is illegally paying you less then the Manitoba minimum wage, contact the Manitoba Department of Labor immediately and they will advocate on your behalf.

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