Government says it’s aiming to balance affordability and business needs

Saskatchewan’s minimum wage is getting a bump this fall. Starting October 1, 2025, workers across the province will see their pay go up to $15.35 an hour.

The province uses a formula that looks at both the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the average hourly wage in Saskatchewan to decide when and how much to raise the minimum wage.

“By raising the minimum wage, we are continuing to support workers and deliver on our commitment to affordability,” said Deputy Premier and Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Jim Reiter.

“Saskatchewan's low personal tax rates continue to make our province a great place to live, work and raise a family.”

Rising minimum wage

A few years ago, the province promised to gradually raise the minimum wage, and they delivered—a jump from $11.81 to $15 an hour by 2024, which is a 27-per-cent increase.

Now that they’ve hit that goal, they’re back to using their regular formula to figure out future increases.

The government also points out that this year’s budget included 13 different moves to make life more affordable, like cutting income taxes for everyone—from individuals and families to small businesses.

Impact of minimum wage on employers

While realizing the benefits that increasing the minimum wage will have for employees, Reiter said the province always wants “to create a balance for employers.”

So, over the next few months, they will be working with the Chambers of...

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