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Government workers in Atlantic Canada earn 6.3% more than private sector counterparts: Report

by Todd Humber January 8, 2026

written by Todd Humber January 8, 2026

Government employees in Atlantic Canada earned 6.3 per cent higher wages on average than comparable private-sector workers in 2024, according to a new Fraser Institute study. The wage gap persists even after adjusting for factors such as age, education, occupation and tenure. The study found governm...

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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 in Atlantic Canada earn 6.3% more than private sector counterparts: Report

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