Canada vs U.S.: wage growth compared (August 2026)
August 2026 · Wage growth: Canada 3.68%, U.S. 3.1%. Higher: Canada (+0.58pp).
Recent figures
| Period | Canada | U.S. | Gap (Canada − U.S.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 3.68% | 3.1% | +0.58pp |
| July 2026 | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0pp |
| June 2026 | 3.39% | 3.4% | -0.01pp |
| May 2026 | 3.33% | 3.3% | +0.03pp |
| April 2026 | 3.67% | 3.6% | +0.07pp |
| March 2026 | 3.47% | 3.4% | +0.07pp |
| February 2026 | 2.85% | 3.7% | -0.85pp |
| January 2026 | 1.93% | 3.7% | -1.77pp |
| December 2025 | 1.93% | 3.7% | -1.77pp |
| November 2025 | 2.44% | 3.9% | -1.46pp |
| October 2025 | 2% | 3.9% | -1.9pp |
| September 2025 | 3.1% | 3.8% | -0.7pp |
Definitions and sources
- Canada: average weekly earnings (12-month change) — Statistics Canada
- U.S.: average hourly earnings, private employees (12-month change) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics