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# Yukon’s minimum wage increasing to $13.71 per hour

Yukon’s minimum wage will increase to $13.71 per hour on April 1, up from $12.71. This change represents a two-per-cent increase based on the 2019 Consumer Price Index for Whitehorse plus an additional $0.75.

The Government of Yukon approved the increase following an order made by the Employment Standards Board. In making its most recent order, the Employment Standards Board considered criteria including:

- Changes in the annual Consumer Price Index;
- A comparison and monitoring of other jurisdictions; and
- An economic impact analysis of wage increases.

> This increase to minimum wage will support workers who need it most while ensuring that Yukon businesses can continue to attract and retain workers in a tight labour market. Thank you to the Employment Standards Board for their work.

Quick facts

- On April 1 Yukon’s hourly minimum wage will increase to $13.71, making it the 4th highest in the country.

- The Consumer Price Index is a baseline set on a basket of daily purchases such as fuel, food and clothing.

Media contact

Stewart Burnett
Cabinet Communications
867-332-0480
stewart.burnett@gov.yk.ca

Bonnie Venton Ross
Communications, Community Services
867-332-5513
bonnie.ventonross@gov.yk.ca

News release #:
20-019
Related information:
Economic evaluation of proposed changes to the minimum wage