What is the minimum wage for students under the age of 18?
Students under the age of 18 in Alberta can be paid as low as $13/hour for the first 28 hours worked in a week when school is in session. Any work beyond 28 hours must be paid at least $15/hour. This lower pay rate applies only to youth under 18 enrolled in an educational institution. Workers under the age of 18 who are not in school must be paid the general minimum wage of $15/hour.
