CCQ wages 2026 by trade: official hourly rates
The 2026 CCQ (Commission de la construction du Québec) rates have been in effect since April 26, 2026. In the institutional-commercial sector, they range from $40.19/h (labourer) to $51.20/h (roofer) for the 10 trades below.
Each page gives the journeyman rate in all 5 sectors, apprentice wages period by period, the hourly employer cost and an annual estimate. Rates do not vary by region; only isolated job sites, James Bay and north of the 55th parallel have separate schedules.
| Trade | IC | Light residential | Civil engineering | Apprenticeship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $50.79 | $47.85 | $50.87 | 4 periods |
| Plumber | $50.79 | $47.85 | $50.87 | 4 periods |
| Carpenter-joiner | $50.16 | $45.76 | $50.24 | 3 periods |
| Roofer | $51.20 | $47.85 | $51.74 | 2 periods |
| Painter | $47.39 | $42.81 | $47.89 | 3 periods |
| Plasterer | $48.26 | $44.98 | $48.47 | 3 periods |
| Tile setter | $50.12 | $46.59 | $50.18 | 3 periods |
| Sheet metal worker | $50.79 | $47.85 | $51.26 | 3 periods |
| Bricklayer-mason | $49.57 | $46.59 | $50.18 | 3 periods |
| Labourer | $40.19 | $36.98 | $41.02 | None (occupation) |
Regular journeyman hourly rate, excluding the 13% for vacation and holidays and benefits. The industrial sector pays the same rates as IC for these 10 trades.
Frequently asked questions
When did the 2026 CCQ rates take effect?
The 2026 wage rates have been in effect since April 26, 2026. The annual increase was 5.5% in light residential and 5% in the other sectors; some trades also received a catch-up increase.
Do CCQ rates vary by region?
No. Rates are provincial and vary by sector and trade. Only isolated job sites, the James Bay region and projects north of the 55th parallel have separate schedules.
Which of these 10 trades is the best paid?
In IC, the roofer is the best paid ($51.20/h) and the labourer the least paid ($40.19/h).
Source: official CCQ wage rate tool (ccq.org), consulted on October 1, 2026. The text of the collective agreements prevails.