The minimum wage for students is different than the minimum wage for people 18 years and older, starting June 26, 2019. 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) the first 28 hours in a work week (other than during 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. The minimum wage laws are different for some workers and do not apply to other workers. Minimum wage laws do not apply to babysitters. For more information on minimum wage, see: FAQs on Pay Government of Alberta - Minimum Wage Last Reviewed: May 2022