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Wages Continue to Increase in August

Released on October 30, 2014

Workers in Saskatchewan are taking more money home according to new figures released by Statistics Canada today.  Average weekly earnings in the province were $986.22 in August, the third highest among the provinces.  Wages were up 4.0 per cent on a year-over-year basis, above the national increase of 3.5 per cent.

With inflation factored in, real wages were up 1.3 per cent when compared to August 2013.

“In Saskatchewan, we are experiencing strong economic growth, and one of the advantages to residents living here is that wages are some of the highest in Canada,” Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said.  “Wages have kept pace with inflation – which means these are real dollars going home in the pockets of working people.”

Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings increased by 0.8 per cent (+$8.08) compared to the previous month, ranking third highest among provinces (tied with Alberta), and above the national increase of 0.1 per cent.

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For more information, contact:

Deb Young
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4765
Email: deb.young@gov.sk.ca

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