Minimum Wage in British Columbia (2026)
Direct answer: The minimum wage in British Columbia in 2026 is $18.25 per hour. Full-time (2,080 hours a year) that is $37,960 gross, and after federal tax, provincial tax, CPP and EI you keep roughly $30,894 per year — about $2,575 a month. B.C.'s minimum wage rose to $18.25/hour on June 1, 2026 (CPI-indexed), among the highest provincial rates in Canada.
What is the minimum wage in British Columbia in 2026?
The minimum wage in British Columbia in 2026 is $18.25 per hour (effective June 1, 2026). B.C.'s minimum wage rose to $18.25/hour on June 1, 2026 (CPI-indexed), among the highest provincial rates in Canada.
How much is British Columbia minimum wage per year?
Full-time (2,080 hours), $18.25/hour equals $37,960 gross per year, before deductions.
How much is left after tax?
On $37,960 gross, a single worker keeps about $30,894 per year after federal tax, provincial tax, CPP and EI.
Is the British Columbia minimum wage going up?
B.C.'s minimum wage rose to $18.25/hour on June 1, 2026 (CPI-indexed), among the highest provincial rates in Canada. Always check the effective date, as the rate can change mid-year.
| Item | Annual | Monthly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | $37,960 | $3,163 | $1,460 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$3,011 | -$251 | -$116 |
| British Columbia Provincial Tax | -$1,386 | -$115 | -$53 |
| CPP | -$2,050 | -$171 | -$79 |
| Employment Insurance | -$619 | -$52 | -$24 |
| Take-Home Pay | $30,894 | $2,575 | $1,188 |
- Federal tax$3,0118%
- Provincial tax$1,3864%
- Contributions (CPP/EI)$2,6697%
- Take-home$30,89481%
- Gross$37,960
$37,960
- Alberta$31,064+$170
- British Columbiathis state$30,894
- British Columbiathis state$30,894
- Ontario$30,601−$293
- Nova Scotia$29,563−$1,331
What is the minimum wage in British Columbia in 2026?
The minimum wage in British Columbia in 2026 is $18.25 per hour, effective June 1, 2026. B.C.'s minimum wage rose to $18.25/hour on June 1, 2026 (CPI-indexed), among the highest provincial rates in Canada.
How much is British Columbia minimum wage per year?
Full-time work in Canada is generally counted as 2,080 hours a year (40 hours a week, 52 weeks). At $18.25 per hour, that is $37,960 gross a year, or about $730 gross a week before deductions.
How much do you take home on minimum wage in British Columbia?
Gross pay is not what lands in your account. To estimate the net, follow these steps:
- Start from the annual minimum wage: $37,960.
- Subtract federal income tax after the basic personal amount (about $16,452 in 2026).
- Subtract provincial income tax after the provincial basic personal amount.
- Subtract CPP (5.95% above the $3,500 exemption) and EI (1.63%).
- What remains is your take-home pay: about $30,894 a year for a single worker.
Is British Columbia minimum wage federal or provincial?
British Columbia sets its own provincial minimum wage. The federal minimum wage ($18.15 in 2026) applies only to federally regulated sectors such as banks and airlines.
How does British Columbia compare to other provinces?
Minimum wages vary widely across Canada, from the mid-$15 range to nearly $20 an hour. The chart above shows the annual take-home pay on the same income across provinces, so you can see how taxes and contributions — not just the headline rate — shape your real pay.