British Columbia's minimum wage is $17.40 per hour as of June 1, 2024, making it one of the highest general minimum wages in Canada. Here's what BC workers earn at minimum wage and how much they take home after taxes.
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| General Minimum Wage | $17.40/hr |
| Liquor Server | $17.40/hr (same as general since 2021) |
| Live-in Camp Leader | $139.20/day |
| Resident Caretaker (9+ suites) | $1,036/month + $40.10/suite |
Annual Gross:
| Hours/Week | Annual Gross | Est. Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $18,096 | ~$15,800 |
| 30 hours | $27,144 | ~$22,700 |
| 40 hours | $36,192 | ~$29,900 |
| Date | Rate |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2024 | $17.40/hr |
| June 1, 2023 | $16.75/hr |
| June 1, 2022 | $15.65/hr |
| June 1, 2021 | $15.20/hr |
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Get KOHO Free — Use Code 45ET55JSYAThe BC Living Wage for Families estimates a living wage of approximately $25.68/hr in Metro Vancouver — significantly above the $17.40 minimum wage. In smaller BC communities, the living wage estimate is lower, around $19–$21/hr. A single adult in Vancouver would need to earn roughly $22–$24/hr to cover basic expenses without financial stress.
BC requires 1.5x pay after 8 hours in a day (daily overtime) and after 40 hours in a week. Double time applies after 12 hours in a day. This is more worker-friendly than most other provinces, which only use weekly overtime thresholds.