Update 2022
The 2022 living wage update comes alongside the fastest increases to the cost of living seen since the early 1980s. These increases are placing financial pressure on low-wage workers, amplifying calls for the adoption of a living wage in Manitoba.
Using local cost-of-living data for three Manitoba cities, including rental, transportation, and food costs, we calculate the wage required for working families to achieve a decent standard of living. A family of four, with two working parents, must earn $18.34 per hour in Winnipeg, $16.25 per hour in Thompson, and $15.66 per hour in Brandon to cover all basic household expenditures.
Attachments
MB LW Calculation Guide 2022.pdf
2020_vs_2022_ LW_Calculations_Aug_24 Spreadsheets .xlsx
Infographic Living Wage 2022 (Winnipeg).pdf
Infographic Living Wage 2022 (Thompson).pdf
Infographic Living Wage 2022 (Brandon).pdf
About the authors
Michael Apata
Jesse Hajer
Niall Harney
Niall was the CCPA-Manitoba Errol Black Chair in Labour Issues from 2021 to 2026. His research focused on labour markets, income inequality, public finance, and political economy. Niall has a BA in Global Political Economy from the University of Manitoba and an MSc in Geography from McGill University.
