Employees hoping for a significant salary increase in Alberta next year shouldn’t hold their breath, but they can take some comfort knowing the province is still expected to lead the country in wage growth.

Eckler, an actuarial consulting firm, released the results of its Compensation Planning Survey on Thursday, revealing the continuing trend of slowing salary growth across the Canadian market.

The survey was conducted from July to August 2025, with responses from over 500 Canadian organizations across diverse sectors. It found employers are planning average base salary increases of 3.3 per cent for 2026 (excluding freezes), down slightly from 3.4 per cent this year.

Alberta and British Columbia are expected to lead the country with 3.4 per cent increases, followed by Saskatchewan

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