Income and wages
Last updated: October 29, 2024
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 2021, the median family income in B.C. was $99,610.
In 2022, British Columbians working full-time earned an average weekly wage of $1,371.30, compared to the national average of $1,333.66. The average hourly wage for full-time employees in the province was $34.60.
As of June 1, 2024, B.C.’s minimum wage increased to $17.40 per hour.
References:
1. Median family income in B.C. See Statistics Canada, table 11-10-0009-01.
2. Average weekly wage in B.C. See Statistics Canada, table 14-10-0064-01.
2. Average weekly wage in B.C. See Statistics Canada, table 14-10-0064-01.
3. Average hourly wage in B.C. See Statistics Canada, table 14-10-0064-01.
Learn more:
- 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).