Rules checked October 2026Minimum wage verified October 9, 2026

Working as an International Student in Newfoundland and Labrador (2026)

Short answer

In Newfoundland and Labrador, 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 $16.35 an hour (since April 1, 2026), so a 24-hour week pays $392 before deductions. Kept up every week of the year, that is about $18,215 after 2026 income tax, CPP and EI.

Minimum wage: $16.35/hr; Rank 10 of 13
24 h week, gross: $392; Before deductions
24 h every week, net: $18,215; per year after 2026 tax
School-year estimate: $20,083; 1,408 h, after tax

Who this is for: International students studying in Newfoundland and Labrador — St. John's, Mount Pearl, Corner Brook 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 Newfoundland and Labrador

IRCC sets these, not Newfoundland and Labrador: 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 Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador has no separate student minimum wage, so a student job pays at least the general $16.35 an hour. Newfoundland and Labrador ranks 10th of 13 for its general minimum wage; full details are on the Newfoundland and Labrador minimum wage page. Next change: Adjusted every April 1.

Nearby: Quebec $16.60, Nova Scotia $17.00.

Take-home pay on a part-time student schedule

Each row assumes you work the same hours every week of the year at Newfoundland and Labrador's $16.35 minimum wage, taxed as a 2026 resident of Newfoundland and Labrador with basic credits only (estimate).

Weekly and annual pay at Newfoundland and Labrador minimum wage by hours worked, before and after 2026 tax
Hours / week	Weekly gross	Yearly gross	Yearly after tax	Weekly after tax
10	$164	$8,502	$8,066	$155
15	$245	$12,753	$11,914	$229
20	$327	$17,004	$15,501	$298
24	$392	$20,405	$18,215	$350

School-year scenario: 32 weeks of classes at 24 hours plus 16 weeks of scheduled breaks at 40 hours is 1,408 hours — about $23,021 before tax and $20,083 after CPP, EI and income tax. Use the Newfoundland and Labrador salary after tax calculator for other amounts.

Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial basic personal amount is $11,067 (lowest bracket 8.7%) and the federal one is $16,452, so the first dollars you earn carry little or no income tax. On $20,405 a year (24 hours every week) the estimate is $156 federal tax, $696 Newfoundland and Labrador tax and $1,338 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 Newfoundland and Labrador

Main cities for student jobs: St. John's, Mount Pearl, Corner Brook, Grand Falls-Windsor. 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 Newfoundland and Labrador

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

Staying in Newfoundland and Labrador after graduation

NLPNP International Graduate category

The International Graduate category is for graduates with a valid PGWP that has at least four months left and a full-time job in TEER 0–4 (TEER 4 jobs must be in-demand occupations). Graduates of Memorial University or the College of the North Atlantic can, in some cases, hold a job unrelated to their field of study; graduates of other provinces' institutions need a job related to their field and at least a year of work in the province.

Source: Government of NL: NLPNP International Graduate category — 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 Newfoundland and Labrador?

IRCC, not Newfoundland and Labrador, 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 Newfoundland and Labrador?

Newfoundland and Labrador has no separate student minimum wage, so a student job pays at least the general $16.35 an hour. Rates as last verified October 9, 2026.

How much does a student earn working 24 hours a week in Newfoundland and Labrador?

At the $16.35 minimum wage, 24 hours is $392 a week before deductions. Worked every week of the year that is $20,405 gross and about $18,215 after 2026 tax, CPP and EI — roughly $350 a week.

What could I earn over a school year in Newfoundland and Labrador?

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 $23,021 before tax and $20,083 after — an estimate, not a guarantee of hours.

Where can international students find jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Start with your campus career centre, then Job Bank (Government of Canada). The main job markets are St. John's, Mount Pearl, Corner Brook and Grand Falls-Windsor.

Is there a provincial immigration pathway for international graduates in Newfoundland and Labrador?

The International Graduate category is for graduates with a valid PGWP that has at least four months left and a full-time job in TEER 0–4 (TEER 4 jobs must be in-demand occupations). Graduates of Memorial University or the College of the North Atlantic can, in some cases, hold a job unrelated to their field of study; graduates of other provinces' institutions need a job related to their field and at least a year of work in the province. Streams change often — confirm on the official provincial site.