2026.04.3012:30:00UTC+00Canada’s Average Weekly Earnings Growth Accelerates to 3.36% in February

Canada’s average weekly earnings posted a stronger gain in February 2026, with year‑over‑year growth rising to 3.36%, up from 1.93% in January 2026. The data, updated on 30 April 2026, indicate a notable acceleration in wage growth compared with the same period a year earlier.

On a year‑over‑year basis, the “previous” figure of 1.93% reflected how average weekly earnings in January 2026 compared with January 2025. The latest “actual” reading of 3.36% measures the change in February 2026 relative to February 2025. The pickup between January and February suggests that wage pressures in Canada have strengthened as the year progresses.

While the data do not break down sector‑specific drivers, the shift from sub‑2% to above 3% annual growth in average weekly earnings may factor into assessments of household income trends and broader economic momentum as policymakers and markets monitor the balance between wage gains and inflation.