BC EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum wage in British Columbia
$18.25per hour
General minimum wage effective June 1, 2026.
Verified October 9, 2026EFFECTIVE-DATED RECORD
Rate history
Previous general rate: $17.85, through May 31, 2026.
| Rate | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| $18.25 | Jun 1, 2026 | Current |
| $17.85 | Jun 1, 2025 | May 31, 2026 |
GROSS EARNINGS ESTIMATE
Turn an hourly rate into pay periods
Daily$146.008 hours (weekly hours ÷ 5)
Weekly$730.0040 hours
Biweekly$1,460.00Two weeks
Monthly average$3,163.33Annual earnings ÷ 12
Annual$37,960.0052 paid weeks
Who the rate applies to
This is the general rate for employees covered by British Columbia employment standards. Exclusions and worker-category rates may apply. Federally regulated employees are covered by the federal standard, but must receive this provincial or territorial rate when it is higher.
No separate hourly worker-category rate has been added to this verified dataset. This does not mean no exceptions exist; consult the official source.
The calculator shows gross estimates before tax, payroll deductions, overtime, vacation pay, unpaid time and category-specific rules.