The living wage in Huron and Perth counties has risen for 2026.
The United Way of Perth-Huron and the Ontario Living Wage Network says the area’s baseline wage to make ends meet is $24.75 an hour.
That is a slight rise from $24.60 last year.
A living wage is calculated by to show how much a worker must earn per hour to make ends meet and enjoy modest participation in community life.
Calculations gather expenses for three types of households: two adults with two small children, a single parent and a single adult and include any applicable government taxes, transfers and benefits.
“Making our communities more livable is an ongoing effort, even in challenging economic times,” said Ryan Erb, CEO of UWPH.
“The gap between the minimum and living wage continues to grow. We have to keep talking about the importance of a living wage in the overall health of our region while recognizing the pressures small businesses are under.”
