The current minimum wage in Alberta is $15.00 per hour (as of October 1, 2018). Employers must pay employees at least the minimum wage. The minimum wage is different for workers under 18 years of age. The minimum wage for students is $13.00 per hour for: work done during a school break (including spring break, Christmas or winter break, and summer vacation); and the first 28 hours in a work week (other than school breaks). For example, if a student works 35 hours per week during the school year while also going to school, the student would be paid $13.00 per hour for the first 28 hours of work and then $15.00 per hour for the last 7 hours of work in the week. The minimum rate of $13.00 per hour applies to all hours worked during a school break, such as summer vacation. Last Reviewed: August 2019