New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt. Photo: Dimitri Karakostas/Wikimedia

New Brunswick wage growth hits 3.7%, youth employment target missed

by Todd Humber January 30, 2026

written by Todd Humber January 30, 2026

New Brunswick's average weekly earnings grew 3.7% in 2024, surpassing the provincial government's 3% annual target, according to data released with Premier Susan Holt's state of the province address on Jan. 29. The wage growth figure, which includes regular wages, salaries, overtime pay, commissions...

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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.

New Brunswick wage growth hits 3.7%, youth employment target missed

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