Manitoba Living Wage

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.