Albertans have the highest average earnings of any province.
Claimed by: Commonly stated by Alberta independence advocates
True: True as written according to the settled evidence. How we rate.
Summary
Among the ten provinces, Alberta consistently posts the highest average weekly earnings, reflecting its high-paying energy sector. Statistics Canada's payroll data through 2025 placed Alberta first among provinces, ahead of Ontario and British Columbia. The one caveat is that the three northern territories (Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon) record higher average earnings than any province, so the claim holds when comparing provinces but not against every jurisdiction in the country.
Evidence
Statistics Canada's Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours reports Alberta with the highest average weekly earnings of any province through 2025.
Statistics Canada's payroll release shows Alberta's average weekly earnings near the top of all provinces, with only the territories higher.