Estimate the true CCQ labor cost for any trade, region and apprenticeship level in Quebec — mandatory benefits included.
| Base rate | — |
| Vacation (8%) | — |
| Statutory holidays (6%) | — |
| CCQ-RRSP (~4.8%) | — |
| Group insurance (~3.5%) | — |
| Training fund (~2%) | — |
| CNESST (~3%) | — |
| Total employer cost / hour | — |
| Total cost for — hours | — |
⚠️ Indicative estimates based on 2025-2026 CCQ decrees. Check the CCQ or SubmitX for official up-to-date rates.
In 2026, the CCQ rate for a journeyman electrician in Montreal is roughly $44-47/hour. Adding mandatory CCQ benefits (vacation 8%, statutory holidays 6%, CCQ-RRSP ~4.8%, group insurance ~3.5%, CNESST ~3%), the true employer cost is roughly $60-65/hour.
True cost includes: base hourly rate + mandatory benefits (vacation 8%, statutory holidays 6%, CCQ-RRSP ~4.8%, group insurance ~3.5%, CCQ training fund ~2%, CNESST ~3%). Total benefits add roughly 27-30% on top of the base rate.
Yes. CCQ rates vary by region — the Montreal region (region 7) generally has the highest rates, followed by Quebec City, Gatineau/Outaouais and other regions. Remote regions (Abitibi, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec) get additional travel allowances.