CCQ hourly rates 2026: every trade, every sector

The CCQ sets hourly rates for every construction trade and occupation in Quebec through collective agreements. These rates vary by three main factors: the worker's trade, their competency level (apprentice or journeyman), and the construction sector (residential, institutional & commercial, industrial, or civil engineering & roads). In 2026, collective agreements include rate adjustments for most trades. Contractors must use the correct rates for each worker or face CCQ penalties.

BatiPaie includes the 2026 CCQ hourly rates for all regulated trades, including: • Carpenter-joiner: The most common trade in residential and commercial construction in Quebec. • Electrician: Among the highest CCQ rates, with specific premiums for the industrial sector. • Plumber and pipefitter: Including apprentices at all periods. • Heavy equipment operator: Rates vary by equipment type (excavator, loader, grader, etc.). • Crane operator: Class A, B, and C based on crane capacity. • Bricklayer-mason, painter, sheet metal worker, roofer, insulator, refrigeration mechanic, structural steel erector, and more.

Residential: Housing projects (houses, condos, apartments). Rates and overtime rules are specific to this sector. Institutional & Commercial (IC): Hospitals, schools, offices, shopping centers. Rates are generally higher than residential. Industrial: Factories, refineries, power plants. Rates and working conditions reflect project complexity. Civil Engineering & Roads: Roads, bridges, aqueducts, infrastructure. Distinct rates and overtime rules from other sectors. BatiPaie automatically applies the correct rates based on the sector assigned to each worker.

When you add a worker in BatiPaie, you specify their trade, competency and CCQ sector. The system automatically applies the correct 2026 hourly rate to every hour worked. If a worker changes job sites and sectors during the week, BatiPaie adjusts the rates accordingly. Overtime is calculated using the rules for the applicable sector. When the CCQ updates collective agreements, the rates in BatiPaie are updated automatically — you don't have to do anything.