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Canada Average weekly earnings (incl. overtime): Public administration (monthly, SA)

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode CA.AHE.M.SA.NACE-PUBADMIN

Latest (y/y)0.5%August 2026
Previous (y/y)1.4%July 2026
Level1,708.2 Current dollars (CAD per week)August 2026

Canada Average weekly earnings (incl. overtime): Public administration (monthly, SA) was up 0.5% year on year in August 2026, compared with 1.4% in July 2026.

The level stood at 1,708.2 Current dollars (CAD per week).

That is the lowest reading since June 2021.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −1.1% (Oct 2016) to 9.8% (Aug 2020), averaging 3.4%.

Canada Average weekly earnings (incl. overtime): Public administration (monthly, SA), annual % change, Jan 2002 – Aug 2026−5%0%5%10%20052010201520202025Robomacro
Canada Average weekly earnings (incl. overtime): Public administration (monthly, SA), annual % change, Jan 2002 – Aug 2026. Source: Statistics Canada.
Canada Average weekly earnings (incl. overtime): Public administration (monthly, SA), level (Current dollars (CAD per week))6008001,0001,2001,4001,6001,80020052010201520202025Robomacro
Canada Average weekly earnings (incl. overtime): Public administration (monthly, SA), level (Current dollars (CAD per week)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
August 20261,708.2 Current dollars (CAD per week)0.5
July 20261,703.8 Current dollars (CAD per week)1.4
June 20261,711.9 Current dollars (CAD per week)1.1
May 20261,714.9 Current dollars (CAD per week)2.0
April 20261,728.4 Current dollars (CAD per week)3.3
March 20261,738.0 Current dollars (CAD per week)4.8
February 20261,728.7 Current dollars (CAD per week)2.2
January 20261,719.0 Current dollars (CAD per week)4.2
December 20251,717.8 Current dollars (CAD per week)4.3
November 20251,688.7 Current dollars (CAD per week)2.5
October 20251,686.4 Current dollars (CAD per week)2.5
September 20251,705.3 Current dollars (CAD per week)4.5
August 20251,700.1 Current dollars (CAD per week)5.3
July 20251,680.2 Current dollars (CAD per week)2.9
June 20251,693.6 Current dollars (CAD per week)4.3
May 20251,681.6 Current dollars (CAD per week)4.7
April 20251,673.3 Current dollars (CAD per week)5.2
March 20251,658.0 Current dollars (CAD per week)4.6
February 20251,691.0 Current dollars (CAD per week)7.7
January 20251,650.2 Current dollars (CAD per week)4.9
December 20241,646.9 Current dollars (CAD per week)6.2
November 20241,648.2 Current dollars (CAD per week)5.1
October 20241,646.0 Current dollars (CAD per week)5.6
September 20241,632.2 Current dollars (CAD per week)5.6

Last 24 observations. The full history (308 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationAugust 2026
First observationJanuary 2001
Observations308
FrequencyMonthly
UnitsCurrent dollars (CAD per week)
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high9.8% (Aug 2020)
10-year low−1.1% (Oct 2016)
10-year average3.4%
Source agencyStatistics Canada
Makrognosis codeCA.AHE.M.SA.NACE-PUBADMIN

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FAQ

What is the current average weekly earnings (incl. overtime): Public administration (monthly, SA) in Canada?
The latest reading is 0.5% year on year for August 2026, published by Statistics Canada.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from Statistics Canada and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code CA.AHE.M.SA.NACE-PUBADMIN.

Last updated 2026-11-08. Source: Statistics Canada. Original title: “Canada average weekly earnings (incl. overtime): Public administration (monthly, SA)”.