Quebec projected to have lowest salary increases in Canada for 2027

Quebec is projected to see the lowest salary increases in Canada for 2027, with base salary growth expected to be approximately 3.1%. This sits below the national average of 3.1% to 3.3% and trailing provinces like Alberta and British Columbia, which project 3.4% increases.

According to the Randstad Canada 2027 Salary Guide, employers are moving away from across-the-board raises, with only 4% of companies planning universal increases. Instead, budgets are being targeted toward top performers and roles with hard-to-find skills. Professional services (3.7%) and banking, finance, and insurance (3.6%) are leading in projected growth.

Data from Statistics Canada regarding median weekly wages in Quebec shows a median of $1,320 (approximately $68,640 annually) as of September 2026. The natural resources sector, including forestry, fishing, mining, and oil and gas, remains the highest-paying industry with a median weekly salary of $2,080, while the accommodation and food services sector reports the lowest median at $814 per week.