On April 26, 2026, the CCQ wages for the ICI sector (institutional and commercial + industrial) officially change.

Specifically, the wage rates for the ICI sector increase by 5% on April 26, 2026, compared to the rates in effect since April 27, 2025. The tables below provide the new hourly rates by trade (with the 2025 vs 2026 comparison).

See also (residential sector 2026)
Do you want the full rates for residential, with the distinction between light vs heavy and the wage tables by trade? Check out our dedicated page: CCQ Rates Residential Sector 2026: Light & Heavy Wage Tables.

To connect CCQ rates to real opportunities, check out the CCQ jobs in Quebec available by trade.

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Effective Date of New CCQ Wages (ICI)

• Official date (ICI): April 26, 2026

• Increase: +5% (on the rates in effect since April 27, 2025)

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How to Calculate a CCQ Wage on April 26, 2026 (ICI)

• Formula: 2026 rate = 2025 rate × 1.05

• Rounding: to the cent

The tables below are already calculated and rounded.

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Increase Schedule (ICI)

Effective Date	ICI Increase
April 27, 2025	8%
April 26, 2026	5%
April 25, 2027	5%
April 30, 2028	4%

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See also the CCQ bonuses that increase (travel, room, and board).
*We have prepared the complete reference 2025–2028: CCQ Travel Expenses 2025–2028 (tables by trade and distance) (official amounts, rules, and detailed tables).

CCQ Wage Tables (ICI): 2025 vs 2026 (base rates)

Health and Safety Prevention Officer

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	43.07	45.22	2.15

Bricklayer-Mason

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	47.26	49.62	2.36
Apprentice - Period 1	28.36	29.78	1.42
Apprentice - Period 2	33.08	34.73	1.65
Apprentice - Period 3	40.17	42.18	2.01

Insulator

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.37	50.79	2.42
Apprentice - Period 1	29.02	30.47	1.45
Apprentice - Period 2	33.86	35.55	1.69
Apprentice - Period 3	41.11	43.17	2.06

Tiler

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	47.78	50.17	2.39
Apprentice - Period 1	28.67	30.10	1.43
Apprentice - Period 2	33.45	35.12	1.67
Apprentice - Period 3	40.61	42.64	2.03

Carpenter-Joiner

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	47.77	50.16	2.39
Apprentice - Period 1	28.66	30.09	1.43
Apprentice - Period 2	33.44	35.11	1.67
Apprentice - Period 3	40.60	42.63	2.03

Boilermaker

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.37	50.79	2.42
Apprentice - Period 1	29.02	30.47	1.45
Apprentice - Period 2	33.86	35.55	1.69
Apprentice - Period 3	41.11	43.17	2.06

Team Leader (Carpenter-Joiner)

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	51.59	54.17	2.58

Group Leader (Carpenter-Joiner)

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	52.55	55.18	2.63

Steam Boiler Operator

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	38.84	40.78	1.94

Driver, Class IV

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	34.49	36.21	1.72

Cement Finisher

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	46.29	48.60	2.31
Apprentice - Period 1	32.40	34.02	1.62
Apprentice - Period 2	39.35	41.32	1.97

Clerk

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	26.46	27.78	1.32

Truck Driver

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Class AA	41.17	43.23	2.06
Class A	39.69	41.67	1.98
Class B	38.99	40.94	1.95
Class C	38.49	40.41	1.92

Roofer

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.76	51.20	2.44
Apprentice - Period 1	34.13	35.84	1.71
Apprentice - Period 2	41.45	43.52	2.07

Electrician

Category	2025 Rate (April 27, 2025) $/h	2026 Rate (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.37	50.79	2.42
Apprentice - Period 1	24.19	25.40	1.21
Apprentice - Period 2	29.02	30.47	1.45
Apprentice - Period 3	33.86	35.55	1.69
Apprentice - Period 4	41.11	43.17	2.06

Sheet Metal Worker

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.37	50.79	2.42
Apprentice - Period 1	29.02	30.47	1.45
Apprentice - Period 2	33.86	35.55	1.69
Apprentice - Period 3	41.11	43.17	2.06

Rebar Worker (Concrete Reinforcement Installer)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.87	51.31	2.44
Apprentice	41.54	43.62	2.08

Refrigeration Mechanic

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.37	50.79	2.42
Apprentice - Period 1	24.19	25.40	1.21
Apprentice - Period 2	29.02	30.47	1.45
Apprentice - Period 3	33.86	35.55	1.69
Apprentice - Period 4	41.11	43.17	2.06

Refrigeration Mechanic (Halocarbon)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	50.79	53.33	2.54

Caretaker

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	19.76	20.75	0.99

Crane Operator - Class A

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.37	50.79	2.42
Apprentice - Period 1	33.86	35.55	1.69
Apprentice - Period 2	41.11	43.17	2.06

Crane Operator - Class B

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	46.27	48.58	2.31
Apprentice - Period 1	32.39	34.01	1.62
Apprentice - Period 2	39.33	41.30	1.97

Heavy Equipment Service Person

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	37.56	39.44	1.88

Security System Installer

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	39.09	41.04	1.95
Apprentice - Period 1	23.45	24.62	1.17
Apprentice - Period 2	27.36	28.73	1.37
Apprentice - Period 3	33.23	34.89	1.66

Storekeeper

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	31.51	33.09	1.58

Labourer (General)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	38.28	40.19	1.91

Labourer (Pipeline)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	38.89	40.83	1.94

Labourer (Roofing Work)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	38.54	40.47	1.93

Decontamination Labourer

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	43.07	45.22	2.15

Specialized Labourer

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	38.89	40.83	1.94

Specialized Labourer (Tiler)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	40.09	42.09	2.00

Specialized Labourer (Roofing)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	39.15	41.11	1.96

Labourer (Masonry)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	39.91	41.91	2.00

Elevator Mechanic

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	54.00	56.70	2.70
Apprentice - Period 1	27.00	28.35	1.35
Apprentice - Period 2	32.40	34.02	1.62
Apprentice - Period 3	37.80	39.69	1.89
Apprentice - Period 4	45.90	48.20	2.30
Apprentice - Period 5	45.90	48.20	2.30

Construction Mechanic

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.37	50.79	2.42
Apprentice - Period 1	29.02	30.47	1.45
Apprentice - Period 2	33.86	35.55	1.69
Apprentice - Period 3	41.11	43.17	2.06

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	46.61	48.94	2.33
Apprentice - Period 1	27.97	29.37	1.40
Apprentice - Period 2	32.63	34.26	1.63
Apprentice - Period 3	39.62	41.60	1.98

Fire Protection Mechanic

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.37	50.79	2.42
Apprentice - Period 1	24.19	25.40	1.21
Apprentice - Period 2	29.02	30.47	1.45
Apprentice - Period 3	33.86	35.55	1.69
Apprentice - Period 4	41.11	43.17	2.06

Assembler-Fitter

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.87	51.31	2.44
Apprentice - Period 1	29.32	30.79	1.47
Apprentice - Period 2	34.21	35.92	1.71
Apprentice - Period 3	41.54	43.62	2.08

Mechanic Installer (Glazier)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	47.29	49.65	2.36
Apprentice - Period 1	28.37	29.79	1.42
Apprentice - Period 2	33.10	34.76	1.66
Apprentice - Period 3	40.20	42.21	2.01

Fixed or Mobile Plant Operator

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	41.22	43.28	2.06

Lifting Equipment Operator Cl.A

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	42.27	44.38	2.11

Pump and Compressor Operator

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	40.82	42.86	2.04

Pump and Compressor Operator (Line Pump)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	40.82	42.86	2.04

Generator Operator

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	39.71	41.70	1.99

Heavy Equipment Operator Cl. A

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	44.47	46.69	2.22
Apprentice	37.80	39.69	1.89

Heavy Equipment Operator Cl. AA

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	45.93	48.23	2.30
Apprentice	39.04	40.99	1.95

Heavy Equipment Operator Cl. B

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	43.32	45.49	2.17
Apprentice	36.82	38.66	1.84

Excavator Operator - A

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	47.54	49.92	2.38
Apprentice	40.41	42.43	2.02

Excavator Operator - AA

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	49.06	51.51	2.45
Apprentice	41.70	43.79	2.09

Excavator Operator - B

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	46.02	48.32	2.30
Apprentice	39.12	41.08	1.96

Concrete Pump Operator (Distribution Boom) - 42 M.

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	43.70	45.89	2.19
Apprentice	37.15	39.01	1.86

Concrete Pump Operator (Distribution Boom) +42 M.

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	45.70	47.99	2.29
Apprentice	38.85	40.79	1.94

Concrete Pump Operator (Distribution Boom) +50 M.

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	46.70	49.04	2.34
Apprentice	39.70	41.69	1.99

Concrete Pump Operator (Distribution Boom) +58 M.

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.70	51.14	2.44
Apprentice	41.40	43.47	2.07

Concrete Pump Operator (Distribution Boom) +63 M.

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	51.70	54.29	2.59
Apprentice	43.95	46.15	2.20

Floor Sander

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	47.77	50.16	2.39
Apprentice - Period 1	28.66	30.09	1.43
Apprentice - Period 2	33.44	35.11	1.67
Apprentice - Period 3	40.60	42.63	2.03

Painter

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	45.13	47.39	2.26
Apprentice - Period 1	27.08	28.43	1.35
Apprentice - Period 2	31.59	33.17	1.58
Apprentice - Period 3	38.36	40.28	1.92

Plasterer

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	46.01	48.31	2.30
Apprentice - Period 1	27.61	28.99	1.38
Apprentice - Period 2	32.21	33.82	1.61
Apprentice - Period 3	39.11	41.07	1.96

Resilient Flooring Installer

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	46.73	49.07	2.34
Apprentice - Period 1	28.04	29.44	1.40
Apprentice - Period 2	32.71	34.35	1.64
Apprentice - Period 3	39.72	41.71	1.99

Interior Systems Installer

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	47.77	50.16	2.39
Apprentice - Period 1	28.66	30.09	1.43
Apprentice - Period 2	33.44	35.11	1.67
Apprentice - Period 3	40.60	42.63	2.03

Heavy Machinery Tire and Bodywork Attendant

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	42.35	44.47	2.12

Welder

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	45.14	47.40	2.26

Pipeline Welder and Distribution Welder

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.37	50.79	2.42

Pipe Welder

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.37	50.79	2.42

Building Connection Specialist (gas fitter)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	47.93	50.33	2.40

Drywaller (painter)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	45.25	47.51	2.26
Apprentice - Period 1	27.15	28.51	1.36
Apprentice - Period 2	31.68	33.26	1.58
Apprentice - Period 3	38.46	40.38	1.92

Drywaller (plasterer)

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	45.18	47.44	2.26
Apprentice - Period 1	27.11	28.47	1.36
Apprentice - Period 2	31.63	33.21	1.58
Apprentice - Period 3	38.40	40.32	1.92

Pipefitter

Category	Rate 2025 (April 27, 2025) $/h	Rate 2026 (April 26, 2026) $/h	Increase $/h
Journeyman	48.37	50.79	2.42
Apprentice - Period 1	24.19	25.40	1.21
Apprentice - Period 2	29.02	30.47	1.45
Apprentice - Period 3	33.86	35.55	1.69
Apprentice - Period 4	41.11	43.17	2.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about the CCQ Salary Increase in April 2026

Does the CCQ salary really increase on April 26, 2026?

Yes. For the ICI sector, the announced effective date is April 26, 2026, with a 5% increase. Reference: CCQ – New rates effective April 27, 2025

Do all ICI trades get a +5% increase?

The general principle is a 5% increase on April 26, 2026 (ICI). Some trades may also have specific adjustments according to applicable provisions. To verify a specific case: CCQ – Salary and rates

Why are you showing 2025 vs 2026?

Because it’s the most frequent question on Google: “ccq salary April 2026” almost always means “how much is it compared to now”. The comparison shows you the direct difference in $/h.

How do I verify the correct sector (ICI vs residential vs GCV)?

The simplest way: validate the sector of the site (institutional/commercial/industrial) and compare with the official page: CCQ – Salary and rates

Are the rates shown here base hourly rates?

Yes, these are the base salary rates by trade and level, with the 2026 increase applied and rounded.

Does the same date apply to residential?

No. Residential has its own dates and adjustment mechanisms. For ICI, the target date here is indeed April 26, 2026.