Minimum Wage In B.C. Increading To $16.75 June 1

B.C.’s minimum wage is set to go up to $16.75 per hour on June 1st.

The 6.9% increase in minimum wage rates reflects B.C.'s average annual inflation rate in 2022.

The same increase will apply to wages for residential caretakers, live-in home-support workers and camp leaders.

The increase will affect about 150,000 workers - many of whom are food service staff, grocery store workers, retail workers and others who were essential workers during the pandemic.

Overall, B.C.'s minimum wage has increased from one of the lowest in the country to one of the highest. The minimum wage was $10.45 per hour in 2015.

To date, most jurisdictions in Canada have indicated they will be increasing their minimum wage this year, except for Alberta and Nunavut.

The BC Chamber of Commerce says it’s disappointed with the move, saying businesses are already facing significant added costs with mandatory five days of paid sick leave and a new statutory holiday added to the list.

For more information, visit Government of British Columbia.