Minimum Wage in British Columbia
British Columbia's general hourly minimum wage, the special rates it sets, the next announced change and what a minimum-wage job pays after tax. Every rate is checked against the British Columbia government pages linked below.
General minimum wage
$18.25/hour
Since June 1, 2026
Next announced change
None yet
Not officially announced
Rank in Canada
3 of 13
Provinces and territories, highest first
Take-home pay at minimum wage
Pick your province and weekly hours to see what a minimum-wage job pays after 2026 income tax, CPP and EI.
Take-home pay per year
From $37,960 gross ($18.25 × 40 hrs × 52 wks)
Per week
$730 gross
Per hour after deductions
16.0% of gross deducted
| Federal income tax | −$2,427 |
| Provincial income tax | −$975 |
| CPP contributions | −$2,050 |
| EI premiums | −$619 |
| Take-home pay | $31,889 |
Assumes 52 paid weeks, the basic personal amount only, and no other income. Estimates, not payroll advice.
Special minimum wage rates in British Columbia
| Who | Minimum | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| General minimum wage | $18.25 per hour | Most employees. |
| Online platform workers (engaged time) | $21.89 per hour | Ride-hail and delivery app workers, for engaged time from accepting an order or request until it is completed or cancelled. |
| Live-in camp leaders | $145.64 per day | Paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. |
| Live-in home support workers | $135.88 per day | Paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. |
| Resident caretakers (9 to 60 suites) | $1,092.10 per month + $43.75 per suite | Monthly rate plus a per-suite amount; pro-rated by days worked in a partial month. |
| Resident caretakers (61 or more suites) | $3,719.96 per month | Flat monthly rate; pro-rated by days worked in a partial month. |
How British Columbia sets its minimum wage
Every year since June 1, 2024, each B.C. minimum wage rises by the same percentage as the BC All-Items Consumer Price Index; if the CPI falls, the rates stay the same. Liquor servers have been paid the general minimum wage since June 1, 2021.
British Columbia minimum wage history
| Effective | General minimum wage |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | $18.25 |
| June 1, 2025 | $17.85 |
| June 1, 2024 | $17.40 |
| June 1, 2023 | $16.75 |
| June 1, 2022 | $15.65 |
| June 1, 2021 | $15.20 |
Recent rates only, as published by the British Columbia government.
Federally regulated workplaces in British Columbia
If you work for a federally regulated employer, such as a bank, airline, telecom company, or a railway or trucking firm that crosses provincial borders (see the federal list of regulated industries), the federal minimum wage of $18.15 per hour applies instead of British Columbia's rate. Because British Columbia's rate is higher, federally regulated employers there must pay the higher of the two: $18.25. See all rates on the Canada minimum wage page.
Frequently asked questions
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Minimum wage in other provinces and territories
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- Minimum wage Alberta
- Minimum wage Quebec
- Minimum wage Manitoba
- Minimum wage Saskatchewan
- Minimum wage Nova Scotia
- Minimum wage New Brunswick
- Minimum wage Newfoundland and Labrador
- Minimum wage Prince Edward Island
- Minimum wage Northwest Territories
- Minimum wage Yukon
- Minimum wage Nunavut
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