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Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Confirmed for October 2025

Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Confirmed for October 2025

Workers are preparing for an increase in minimum wage in Ontario effective October 1, 2025. The general hourly rate will rise from $17.20 to $17.60, providing modest relief to thousands of employees across the province.

Alongside this change, special wage categories for students, homeworkers, and outdoor guides will also see increases. These adjustments are designed to keep pace with inflation, reflecting the province’s continued effort to support workers as costs of living remain high.

General Ontario Minimum Wage Hike for 2025

Starting October 1, 2025, the new $17.60 per hour rate will apply to most employees across industries like retail, manufacturing, and service. For someone working full-time hours, this represents roughly $832 more annually before taxes.

This increase follows the 2024 update, when the minimum wage rose from $16.55 to $17.20, demonstrating Ontario’s annual adjustment tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). By linking wages to CPI, the province ensures that earnings keep pace with rising costs for essentials like housing, transportation, and food.

Wage Increase for Students

Students under 18 working part-time will also benefit, with their hourly rate climbing from $16.20 to $16.60. This applies to those working 28 hours or less weekly during the school year or any hours during breaks.

While still lower than the general wage, the increase acknowledges the contribution of young workers balancing school and part-time employment. For those working remotely, the higher homeworker rate applies instead.

Higher Pay for Remote and Home-Based Workers

With remote work now a fixture across industries, Ontario continues to recognize homeworkers with a higher minimum wage. Effective October 1, 2025, their rate will rise to $19.35 per hour, up from $18.90.

This category covers a range of roles from virtual assistants and call centre staff to freelance designers. The higher rate reflects the additional personal costs of working from home, such as internet, utilities, and equipment.

Outdoor Guides’ Specialized Rates

Ontario’s unique pay structure for hunting, fishing, and wilderness guides will also see changes this October:

  • Less than five consecutive hours: $88.05/day (up from $86).
  • Five or more hours: $176.15/day (up from $172.05).

While the daily increases may appear modest, they add up over multiple guiding days, helping offset the costs of gear, travel, and time spent in Ontario’s outdoor economy.

Minimum Wage vs. Living Wage in Ontario

Even with these increases, Ontario’s new rates fall short of living wage benchmarks. According to the Ontario Living Wage Network, the provincial average living wage is $21.66/hour, with the Greater Toronto Area requiring as much as $26/hour.

This means the new $17.60 minimum wage still lags by several dollars, leaving workers in high-cost regions struggling to cover essentials like rent and groceries.

Final Takeaway

October 2025 increase of minimum wage in Ontario provides incremental relief for workers while reinforcing the province’s CPI-linked wage policy. For employers, it signals the need to prepare payroll adjustments, and for workers, it brings a modest but welcome boost.

As living costs continue to rise, the question remains whether future increases will move closer to true living wage levels. For now, the October update represents a step forward in protecting the financial stability of low-wage earners across Ontario.

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