Living Wage Jumps 40 Cents in Dufferin Guelph Wellington Waterloo

Ontario's living wage rates are higher for 2026 and some places are close to $30 per hour

Ontario's living wage for 2026 has been revealed, and rates went up in every region.Workers in some parts of the province need to make close to $30 an hour to afford the cost of living.On November 9, the Ontario Living Wage Network released the 2026 living wage calculations for 10 regions across the province.A living wage is the hourly rate a worker needs to earn to cover basic expenses, like food and shelter, and participate in their community.…

Living wage jumps 40 cents in Dufferin Guelph Wellington Waterloo

The latest report from the Ontario Living Wage Network suggests the cost of living in Waterloo Region and Guelph continues to climb.

Toronto’s living wage rises to $27.60 an hour, nearly $10 above Ontario minimum wage

The Greater Toronto Area has the highest living wage rate at $27.60 per hour, up 40 cents from $27.20 in 2025.