Released on October 25, 2012
Take home pay continued to rise for Saskatchewan workers in August according to a new report on payroll employment earnings and hours released by Statistics Canada today.
"Five years ago, the average weekly wage in Saskatchewan was $744, well below the national average," Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. "Today, it is $938 - up $195 a week or 26 per cent, and well above the national average. This shows how our growing economy is good for everyone. More people are working, they're earning more and they're keeping more of the money they earn, thanks to lower provincial taxes."
Average weekly earnings were $938 in August 2012, the third-highest in Canada. Earnings were up by 6.1 per cent from August 2011. Saskatchewan had the second highest percentage improvement among the provinces.
On a monthly basis, earnings were up 1.2 per cent between July 2012 and August 2012, the highest increase in the nation.
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For more information, contact:
Deb Young
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4765
Email: deb.young@enterprisesask.ca