Minimum Wage in British Columbia (2026)
The general minimum wage in British Columbia is $18.25 an hour, in effect since June 1, 2026.
General rate
$18.25/hr
since June 1, 2026
Full-time, before tax
$37,960
40 h × 52 weeks
After 2026 tax (est.)
$31,732
$2,644 a month
British Columbia minimum wage details
- General minimum wage: $18.25 an hour (effective June 1, 2026).
- Liquor servers earn the general minimum since 2021.
- Next scheduled change: Indexed to inflation, adjusted every June 1.
- Versus the federal minimum ($18.15, for federally regulated jobs such as banks, airlines and telecoms): $0.10 higher.
What minimum wage pays after tax in British Columbia
Working full time at $18.25 an hour earns $37,960 a year. After 2026 federal and British Columbia income tax ($3,559) and CPP and EI ($2,669), that leaves about $31,732 — $1,220 every two weeks, or $15.26 an hour. See the full British Columbia salary after tax calculator or the $40,000 after tax breakdown.
How British Columbia compares
British Columbia has the 3rd-highest general minimum wage of Canada's 13 provinces and territories.
| Province / territory | General rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | $20.17 | September 1, 2026 |
| Yukon | $18.51 | April 1, 2026 |
| British Columbia | $18.25 | June 1, 2026 |
| Ontario | $17.95 | October 1, 2026 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.30 | October 1, 2026 |
| Northwest Territories | $17.20 | September 1, 2026 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00 | October 1, 2026 |
| Quebec | $16.60 | May 1, 2026 |
| Manitoba | $16.40 | October 1, 2026 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.35 | April 1, 2026 |
| New Brunswick | $15.90 | April 1, 2026 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.70 | October 1, 2026 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | October 1, 2018 |
Sources: provincial employment-standards legislation and the federal Labour Program, as compiled in the minimum wage in Canada table. Rates last verified October 9, 2026; a scheduled increase after that date may not be shown yet — confirm with the British Columbia government before using a rate in a contract. After-tax figures are estimates for the 2026 tax year (basic personal amounts only).