Working as an International Student in Saskatchewan (2026)
Short answer
In Saskatchewan, 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 $15.70 an hour (since October 1, 2026), so a 24-hour week pays $377 before deductions. Kept up every week of the year, that is about $18,266 after 2026 income tax, CPP and EI.
- Minimum wage
- $15.70/hr
- Rank 12 of 13
- 24 h week, gross
- $377
- Before deductions
- 24 h every week, net
- $18,266
- per year after 2026 tax
- School-year estimate
- $20,142
- 1,408 h, after tax
Who this is for: International students studying in Saskatchewan — Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert 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 Saskatchewan
IRCC sets these, not Saskatchewan: 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 Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has no separate student minimum wage, so a student job pays at least the general $15.70 an hour. Saskatchewan ranks 12th of 13 for its general minimum wage; full details are on the Saskatchewan minimum wage page. Next change: Indexed each Oct 1.
Nearby: Alberta $15.00, Manitoba $16.40, Northwest Territories $17.20.
Take-home pay on a part-time student schedule
Each row assumes you work the same hours every week of the year at Saskatchewan's $15.70 minimum wage, taxed as a 2026 resident of Saskatchewan with basic credits only (estimate).
| Hours / week | Weekly gross | Yearly gross | Yearly after tax | Weekly after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $157 | $8,164 | $7,753 | $149 |
| 15 | $236 | $12,246 | $11,526 | $222 |
| 20 | $314 | $16,328 | $15,299 | $294 |
| 24 | $377 | $19,594 | $18,266 | $351 |
School-year scenario: 32 weeks of classes at 24 hours plus 16 weeks of scheduled breaks at 40 hours is 1,408 hours — about $22,106 before tax and $20,142 after CPP, EI and income tax. Use the Saskatchewan salary after tax calculator for other amounts.
Saskatchewan's provincial basic personal amount is $19,491 (lowest bracket 10.5%) and the federal one is $16,452, so the first dollars you earn carry little or no income tax. On $19,594 a year (24 hours every week) the estimate is $51 federal tax, $0 Saskatchewan tax and $1,277 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 Saskatchewan
Main cities for student jobs: Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw. Start with your campus career centre and on-campus job board, then:
- Job Bank (Government of Canada) (opens in a new tab)
- SaskJobs (opens in a new tab) — the Government of Saskatchewan's job board
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 Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's provincial rules on pay, overtime and breaks cover you like any other worker. Unpaid or below-minimum wages? Contact Saskatchewan employment standards (opens in a new tab).
Staying in Saskatchewan after graduation
SINP Students category
The SINP's Students category (Saskatchewan Experience) is for graduates of Saskatchewan post-secondary programs who hold a PGWP, study permit or eligible open work permit and a permanent, full-time job offer in their field from an approved Saskatchewan employer. In 2026 it reserves 750 spaces for graduates working in priority sectors. Graduates of institutions outside Saskatchewan aren't eligible for this category.
Source: Saskatchewan: SINP Students category — checked October 2026.
Federally, most graduates start with a post-graduation work permit and work toward the Canadian Experience Class.