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Government workers earn 4.8% more than private sector after adjustments: Fraser Institute

by Todd Humber October 2, 2025

written by Todd Humber October 2, 2025

Government workers across Canada received wages 4.8 per cent higher on average than comparable private-sector workers in 2024 after adjusting for factors including age, education and occupation, according to a new Fraser Institute study. Before adjustments, government employees at federal, provincia...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Government workers earn 4.8% more than private sector after adjustments: Fraser Institute

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