No plans to hike minimum wage, says gov’t, as Red Deer’s living wage rises 14%
The living wage in Red Deer is now $19.65 per hour, according to new numbers from the Alberta Living Wage Network (ALWN).
A living wage is defined as the hourly wage a worker needs to earn to cover their basic expenses and participate in the community.
Red Deer’s number last year was $17.15, meaning a 14.6 per cent increase locally. Meantime, Alberta’s minimum wage is still $15 per hour.
This year, the ALWN adjusted its methodology for determining the living wage.