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Wages in the restaurant sector: Quebec is catching up rapidly!
Find out how wages in the Canadian restaurant sector have developed through 2025 and what differences exist between provinces.
Wages in the restaurant sector: Quebec is catching up rapidly!
Wages in the Canadian restaurant sector have shown positive trends recently, taking into account both inflation and regional differences. Loud hrimag.com Average weekly incomes in Quebec have increased faster than the inflation rate in recent years. The income difference between Quebec and the rest of Canada was almost $17 in 2022, while this could be reduced to around $4 by 2024.
In Alberta, where restaurant workers once earned the highest salaries in Canada, wages have been stagnating for some time. In British Columbia, by contrast, wages for restaurant workers have increased and are now about $30 a week above the Canadian average.
These changes could certainly provide an incentive for those interested in the hospitality industry to look for new opportunities.
Average wages for 2024 in comparison
The upward trend in wages has been obvious since 2006, even if the inflation-adjusted average wages fell slightly in the years 2020 to 2022 due to the corona pandemic. Starting in 2022, the inflation-adjusted hourly wage moved upward again, reaching $35.20 in 2024, representing an increase of 3.4% compared to previous years.
Regional differences and industry development
Another interesting point is the minimum wages, which are regulated differently in the provinces and territories. From June 2025, minimum wage increases of between 15 and 19 Canadian dollars are planned in regions such as Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. These measures could have a further impact on wages in the service sector.