Short answer: In Manitoba, the minimum wage is $16.40 an hour from 1 October 2026. There is no lower wage for tipped staff: tips come on top of the full minimum wage. The Employment Standards Code does not mention tips or gratuities, so there is no provincial rule that tips belong to the employee or must be paid by a set date.
Minimum wage and tips in Manitoba
| Manitoba | |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $16.40 an hour |
| In force since | 1 October 2026 |
| Lower wage for tipped staff | No |
Manitoba adjusts the rate each 1 October.
No lower wage for tipped staff.
Upcoming changes
The government fact sheet lists no future rate. Nothing announced for January 2027.
Who owns the tips
The Employment Standards Code does not mention tips or gratuities, so there is no provincial rule that tips belong to the employee or must be paid by a set date. Wages are defined as pay for work performed by the employer, so tips paid by customers are generally outside the wage rules.
Tip pools
Manitoba's Employment Standards Code has no tip pooling rules, so who shares in a pool is up to the employer. Check your employer's written policy.
Can card fees come out of tips?
Manitoba law has no rule on card fees and tips, so there is no provincial ban. Check your employer's written policy.
Income tax on tips in Manitoba
Tips are taxable income. The CRA says you must report all tips: direct tips go on your return and controlled tips (paid through your employer) should already be on your T4. We found no exemption or deduction for tips in federal or Manitoba tax rules.
The agency in charge is the Manitoba Employment Standards.
Sharing tips fairly
To share a pool by hours or points, use the tip split calculator. For what a server owes support staff, use the tip-out calculator. Customs for visitors are in tipping in Canada.
Sources
- Employment Standards: Minimum wage fact sheet
- The Employment Standards Code, C.C.S.M. c. E110
- Individuals: Track and report your tips and gratuities
Checked in October 2026 against the sources above. Wages and rules change; check with the agency in charge before relying on a figure. This is general information, not legal advice.
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in Manitoba?
$16.40 an hour, from 1 October 2026.
Is there a lower wage for tipped workers in Manitoba?
No. Tipped workers get the full minimum wage, and tips come on top.
Can my employer keep my tips in Manitoba?
The Employment Standards Code does not mention tips or gratuities, so there is no provincial rule that tips belong to the employee or must be paid by a set date. Wages are defined as pay for work performed by the employer, so tips paid by customers are generally outside the wage rules.
Can my employer take card fees out of my tips in Manitoba?
Manitoba law has no rule on card fees and tips, so there is no provincial ban. Check your employer's written policy.
Are tip pools allowed in Manitoba?
Manitoba's Employment Standards Code has no tip pooling rules, so who shares in a pool is up to the employer. Check your employer's written policy.
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