Rates of Pay

Salary and wages are determined purely by the employer; however, salaries must meet the minimum wage requirements in the location of employment.

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Summary of 2018 CO-OP position average salaries, across all Science programs:

Sector	Average Hourly Salary
Academia	$14.70
Government	$18.41
Hospital	$14.93
Industry	$20.68
Non-Profit	$17.29

*Note: In Ontario, the 2018 minimum wage is $14/hour. In January 2019, the minimum wage will rise to $15/hour.