Minimum wage in British Columbia (2026)
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Quick Answer
The general adult minimum wage in British Columbia is $18.25 an hour, in effect since June 1, 2026. Full-time at 40 hours a week that is about $37,960 a year gross and roughly $31,627 after tax — $2,636 a month. British Columbia ranks 3 of 13 in Canada.
Minimum wage in British Columbia
$18.25/hour
Full-time gross
$37,960
After tax
$31,627
Per month
$2,636
What $18.25 an hour pays in British Columbia
Gross is the hourly rate times the hours; the after-tax column runs it through 2026 federal and British Columbia tax, CPP and EI.
| Hours per week | Gross per year | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 hours (full-time) | $37,960 | $31,627 | $2,636 |
| 37.5 hours | $35,588 | $29,865 | $2,489 |
| 35 hours | $33,215 | $28,101 | $2,342 |
| 30 hours | $28,470 | $24,576 | $2,048 |
| 20 hours | $18,980 | $17,496 | $1,458 |
How British Columbia compares
At $18.25, British Columbia sits 3 of 13 across Canada. The highest rate is $20.17 in Nunavut , and the lowest is $15.00 in Alberta . Workers in federally regulated industries — banks, airlines, telecoms, interprovincial transport — get the federal minimum of $18.15 instead, whichever is higher.
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Minimum wage in other provinces
- Nunavut — $20.17
- Yukon — $18.51
- Ontario — $17.60
- Northwest Territories — $17.20
- Prince Edward Island — $17.00
- Nova Scotia — $16.75
- Quebec — $16.60
- Newfoundland and Labrador — $16.35
- Manitoba — $16.00
- New Brunswick — $15.90
- Saskatchewan — $15.35
- Alberta — $15.00
Official source: British Columbia government.