Income & wages

People in B.C. earn competitive wages and enjoy a high standard of living. Your income will depend on your education, experience and occupation.

In 2017, the median family income in B.C. was $84,850.

In 2019, British Columbians working full-time earned an average weekly wage of $1,156.10, compared to the national average of $1,159.29. The average hourly wage for full-time employees in the province was $29.34. 

As of June 1, 2022, B.C.’s minimum wage increased to $15.65 per hour.

• B.C.’s Employment Standards Branch website is a useful source of information on employment in the province – from statutory holidays to the laws in place to protect B.C.’s workers and more.
• Learn about Employment Insurance (EI) and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).