British Columbia Minimum Wage 2026

The British Columbia general minimum wage is $18.25 per hour in 2026, effective June 1, 2026. Full-time (40 hrs/week, 52 weeks) equals about $37,960/year before taxes.

The federal CLC rate is $18.15/hour (effective April 1, 2026). Federally regulated employers must pay the higher of the federal rate and the British Columbia rate ($18.25/hour) where the employee usually works. Most employers are covered by provincial/territorial employment standards, not the CLC.

At $18.25/hour working 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, an employee earns $37,960 gross per year before federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP, and EI. Actual take-home depends on filing status and deductions.

The most recent general rate in effect is $18.25/hour as of June 1, 2026. No further increase is currently listed in our tracker.

At $18.25/hour for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (2,080 hours), gross annual pay is $37,960 before income tax, CPP/QPP, and EI.

Some provinces publish student, liquor server, or other special rates alongside the general floor. Check Government of British Columbia — Minimum wage and the Labour Program Minimum Wage Database for the official schedule that applies to your role.

At $18.25/hour in British Columbia: 20 hrs/week ≈ $365/week ($18,980/year); 30 hrs/week ≈ $548/week ($28,470/year); 40 hrs/week ≈ $730/week ($37,960/year). Gross before taxes.

Contact your provincial or territorial employment standards office. Federally regulated employees contact the Labour Program. Retaliation against workers who report violations is generally prohibited — check the applicable statute.

Not always. Gross floors differ, but provincial income tax, sales tax, and cost of living can offset gains. Model the same hours in our Canada tax calculator for each province.