Fresh payroll data for August 2025 shows Quebec’s average weekly earnings (including overtime) at $1,276.28, up 4.4% year-over-year.
That’s about 2.7% below the national average of $1,312.08, but still mid-pack among provinces — 5th out of 10 by weekly pay.
Translated into an annualised figure (×52 weeks), Quebec’s figure is roughly $66,367.
- National average (Aug 2025): $1,312.08 (+3.0% YoY)
- Quebec (Aug 2025): $1,276.28 (+4.4% YoY)
- Top provinces: Alberta at $1,363.53 and Ontario at $1,350.66
Province-by-Province: Weekly & Annualised “Average Salary” (Aug 2025)
(Average weekly earnings including overtime × 52; provinces only)
| Rank | Province | Avg weekly earnings | Approx. annualised “average salary” |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberta | $1,363.53 | $70,904 |
| 2 | Ontario | $1,350.66 | $70,234 |
| 3 | British Columbia | $1,304.60 | $67,839 |
| 4 | Newfoundland & Labrador | $1,296.34 | $67,410 |
| 5 | Quebec | $1,276.28 | $66,367 |
| 6 | Saskatchewan | $1,275.38 | $66,320 |
| 7 | New Brunswick | $1,197.89 | $62,290 |
| 8 | Manitoba | $1,184.82 | $61,611 |
| 9 | Nova Scotia | $1,177.64 | $61,237 |
| 10 | Prince Edward Island | $1,150.61 | $59,832 |
What this means:
- Quebec vs Canada: ~2.7% lower than the national average.
- Quebec vs Ontario: about $74 less per week (~$3,868 per year)
- Quebec vs Alberta: about $87 less per week (~$4,537 per year)
- Momentum matters: Quebec’s 4.4% year-over-year growth outpaces the 3.0% national gain in the same period.
Why Quebec Lands in the Middle of the Pack
- Industrial mix: Quebec’s economy includes manufacturing, public-sector and services work which typically command steady—but not top—pay compared with energy-rich Alberta or finance/tech-heavy Ontario.
- Wage growth vs composition: Average weekly earnings can move up if wages increase, hours worked shift, or job mix changes. Quebec’s higher growth suggests both rising pay and a shift toward higher-earning roles, even if it still trails the top provinces.
Key Takeaways for 2025
- Quebec is competitive, not the leader: it sits at roughly $66.4K annualised, putting it in the mid-range among provinces.
- Growth rate is encouraging: Quebec’s above-average growth rate gives it momentum into late 2025.
- But purchasing power counts: The headline “average salary” doesn’t account for regional differences in cost of living, hours worked, or full-time vs part-time job mixes.
In 2025, Quebec’s average salary—measured by average weekly earnings—sits comfortably in the middle of Canada’s provinces.
It is clearly below Alberta and Ontario, but above several Atlantic and Prairie provinces.
What stands out is the upward trend: Quebec’s growth rate is outpacing the national pace, suggesting improving pay prospects heading into late 2025.
For workers thinking about job moves, salary negotiations or location choices, it’s important to look beyond the headline figure and consider industry, job role, hours worked, and local cost of living to understand real-world earning power.
FAQs
Is “average salary” here the same as my personal salary?
No. The numbers used here are “average weekly earnings (including overtime)” across all employees and industries. Your specific salary may be higher or lower based on your job, hours, sector and location.
Why compare weekly earnings instead of annual salaries?
Because the data published is in terms of average weekly earnings. Converting to an annualised figure (×52) helps benchmark yearly potential, but the comparison base is weekly earnings.
How fast are Quebec earnings growing in 2025?
As of August 2025, Quebec’s average weekly earnings were up 4.4% year-over-year, faster than the national average of 3.0%.