Rules checked October 2026Minimum wage verified October 9, 2026

Working as an International Student in Manitoba (2026)

Short answer

In Manitoba, international students follow the federal rules: up to 24 hours a week off campus while classes are in session and unlimited hours on campus or during scheduled breaks. The province's general minimum wage is $16.40 an hour (since October 1, 2026), so a 24-hour week pays $394 before deductions. Kept up every week of the year, that is about $18,599 after 2026 income tax, CPP and EI.

Minimum wage: $16.40/hr; Rank 9 of 13
24 h week, gross: $394; Before deductions
24 h every week, net: $18,599; per year after 2026 tax
School-year estimate: $20,423; 1,408 h, after tax

Who this is for: International students studying in Manitoba — Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach and beyond — who want to know what a part-time job really pays, where to look, and which provincial rules and graduate pathways apply.

Work-hour rules in Manitoba

IRCC sets these, not Manitoba: see the international students hub for conditions, SIN and scams.

Sources: IRCC: Work off campus as an international student; IRCC: Work on campus as an international student — checked October 2026.

Minimum wage and student pay in Manitoba

Manitoba has no separate student minimum wage, so a student job pays at least the general $16.40 an hour. Manitoba ranks 9th of 13 for its general minimum wage; full details are on the Manitoba minimum wage page. Next change: Adjusted every Oct 1 (inflation-linked).

Nearby: Saskatchewan $15.70, Ontario $17.95, Nunavut $20.17.

Take-home pay on a part-time student schedule

Each row assumes you work the same hours every week of the year at Manitoba's $16.40 minimum wage, taxed as a 2026 resident of Manitoba with basic credits only (estimate).

Weekly and annual pay at Manitoba minimum wage by hours worked, before and after 2026 tax
Hours / week	Weekly gross	Yearly gross	Yearly after tax	Weekly after tax
10	$164	$8,528	$8,090	$156
15	$246	$12,792	$12,031	$231
20	$328	$17,056	$15,951	$307
24	$394	$20,467	$18,599	$358

School-year scenario: 32 weeks of classes at 24 hours plus 16 weeks of scheduled breaks at 40 hours is 1,408 hours — about $23,091 before tax and $20,423 after CPP, EI and income tax. Use the Manitoba salary after tax calculator for other amounts.

Manitoba's provincial basic personal amount is $15,780 (lowest bracket 10.8%) and the federal one is $16,452, so the first dollars you earn carry little or no income tax. On $20,467 a year (24 hours every week) the estimate is $164 federal tax, $361 Manitoba tax and $1,343 in CPP and EI. Tuition amounts and your residency status for tax can change the result.

Source: CRA: Taxes for international students studying in Canada — checked October 2026.

Where to find work in Manitoba

Main cities for student jobs: Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach, Thompson. Start with your campus career centre and on-campus job board, then:

Job Bank (Government of Canada) (opens in a new tab)

Not sure which job to aim for? See the best part-time jobs for international students, each with a resume and interview example.

Your rights at work in Manitoba

Manitoba's provincial rules on pay, overtime and breaks cover you like any other worker. Unpaid or below-minimum wages? Contact Manitoba Employment Standards (opens in a new tab).

Staying in Manitoba after graduation

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program: International Education Stream

Manitoba's International Education Stream includes the Graduate Internship Pathway for master's and doctoral graduates who complete a Mitacs internship in Manitoba. In June 2026 Manitoba announced that Career Employment Pathway candidates with an active profile and at least six months of Manitoba work experience are being considered under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway.

Sources: Immigrate Manitoba: International Education Stream; Immigrate Manitoba: June 2026 update for Career Employment Pathway candidates — checked October 2026.

Federally, most graduates start with a post-graduation work permit and work toward the Canadian Experience Class.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours can international students work in Manitoba?

IRCC, not Manitoba, sets the limits: 24 hours a week off campus during classes, unlimited in scheduled breaks and on campus, if your permit allows work (checked October 2026).

What is the minimum wage for students in Manitoba?

Manitoba has no separate student minimum wage, so a student job pays at least the general $16.40 an hour. Rates as last verified October 9, 2026.

How much does a student earn working 24 hours a week in Manitoba?

At the $16.40 minimum wage, 24 hours is $394 a week before deductions. Worked every week of the year that is $20,467 gross and about $18,599 after 2026 tax, CPP and EI — roughly $358 a week.

What could I earn over a school year in Manitoba?

With 32 weeks of classes at 24 hours and 16 weeks of scheduled breaks at 40 hours (1,408 hours at minimum wage), you would earn about $23,091 before tax and $20,423 after — an estimate, not a guarantee of hours.

Where can international students find jobs in Manitoba?

Start with your campus career centre, then Job Bank (Government of Canada). The main job markets are Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach and Thompson.

Is there a provincial immigration pathway for international graduates in Manitoba?

Manitoba's International Education Stream includes the Graduate Internship Pathway for master's and doctoral graduates who complete a Mitacs internship in Manitoba. In June 2026 Manitoba announced that Career Employment Pathway candidates with an active profile and at least six months of Manitoba work experience are being considered under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway. Streams change often — confirm on the official provincial site.