Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC) calculates and shares Calgary’s living wage annually, providing clear, evidence-based data to employers, policymakers, and the public. This work is done in collaboration with the Alberta Living Wage Network and municipalities across the province and country.
On November 13, 2025, VCC released Calgary's living wage for 2025: $26.50/hour—a $2 increase from 2024. VCC spoke to several news outlets about this year's living wage, its drivers, and the impact of government policy. Below is a snippet of the media coverage:
- 'We're all feeling that pinch': Living wage for Calgarians climbs to $26.50 per hour - Calgary Herald and Calgary Sun (November 13, 2025)
- Calgary’s ‘living wage’ jumps by more than $2 over the past year – Global News Calgary (TV Clip) (November 13, 2025)
- Calgary’s living wage now at more than $26 per hour, according to report - Global News – Digital Article (November 13, 2025)
- Transportation, food costs put pressure on Calgarians: report – CTV News Calgary (November 13, 2025)
- Calgarians need to make over $26 an hour to cover basic needs, according to new report – CBC News Calgary (November 13, 2025)
- Calgary’s living wage rises to $26.50 per hour – LiveWire Calgary (November 13, 2025)
- Calgary’s living wage rises to $26.50/hour: report – CityNews (November 13, 2025)
- Calgary's living wage is over $10 higher than minimum wage – Daily Hive (November 13, 2025)
