Alberta Living Wage Network Releases 2024 Rates

A living wage reflects what earners in a family need to bring home based on the actual costs of living in a specific community. Living wages are rooted in the belief that individuals and families should not just survive but be able to live in dignity and participate in their community.
The living wage is defined as the hourly wage a worker needs to earn to cover their basic expenses and participate in the community (What is a living wage? livingwagealberta.ca 2024).

The living wage is calculated on the local housing costs, food, childcare, transportation, clothing, healthcare, continuing education, community participation, and savings for unexpected costs. Even with a 10 percent year-over-year housing cost increase, Medicine Hat enjoys an average home price of $360,692 versus the provincial average of $493,549, one of the factors influencing a lower and more accessible living wage for our community.

Read more about how to become a Living Wage Employer.
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