Minimum wage in British Columbia

C$18.25 per hour¹

per hourGeneral rate since June 1, 2026

Next change

No scheduled increase on record.

Since 2019Full history

Weekly, 40 hoursC$730.00

Monthly, 52 weeks ÷ 12C$3,163.33

Annual, 2,080 hoursC$37,960.00

Overtime, 1.5×C$27.38

4 rates in force

Rates by worker type, industry and employer size

The highest rate that fits the job applies.

Applies to	Rate	Effective
live in camp leader
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in camp leader works for a charity at a summer or seasonal camp on a 24-hour live-in basis without paying for room and board, providing instruction and counselling to campers under 19. Live-in camp leaders are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $145.64 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in camp leaders: daily rate for each day or part day worked (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Annual BC CPI adjustment under ESA s. 16.2 (since June 1, 2024). Verified September 26, 2026	C$145.64/ dayJune 1, 2026	June 1, 2026
live in home support worker
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in home support worker works in a home on a 24-hour live-in basis without being charged for room and board, providing government-funded support services for anyone with an acute or chronic illness or disability. Live-in home support workers are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $135.88 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in home support workers: daily rate (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Annual BC CPI adjustment under ESA s. 16.2 (since June 1, 2024). Verified September 26, 2026	C$135.88/ dayJune 1, 2026	June 1, 2026
online platform delivery ride hail
Engaged time only (from accepting an order or request to completing it) Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 Online platform workers must receive a minimum hourly wage for engaged time. Engaged time starts when they accept an order or request, and ends when they complete it or it's cancelled. June 1, 2026 – $21.89 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Online platform (gig) delivery and ride-hail workers, minimum per hour of engaged time (Employment Standards Regulation s. 18.2), plus a per-km distance allowance. Verified September 26, 2026	C$21.89/ hourJune 1, 2026	June 1, 2026
resident caretaker
Building with 61 or more residential suites Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 For a building with 61 or more residential suites: June 1, 2026 – $3,719.96 per month Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Resident caretakers, monthly wage (Employment Standards Regulation s. 17). Annual BC CPI adjustment under ESA s. 16.2 (since June 1, 2024). Verified September 26, 2026	C$3,719.96/ monthJune 1, 2026	June 1, 2026

2019 to 2026

History

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Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 Employees must be paid at least minimum wage The minimum wage in B.C. is currently $18.25 per hour (as of June 1, 2026). June 1, 2026 – $18.25 per hour June 1, 2025 – $17.85 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes General minimum wage. Annual BC CPI adjustment under ESA s. 16.2 (since June 1, 2024). Verified September 26, 2026	C$17.85June 1, 2025 – June 1, 2026	June 1, 2025	June 1, 2026
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 Employees must be paid at least minimum wage The minimum wage in B.C. is currently $18.25 per hour (as of June 1, 2026). June 1, 2026 – $18.25 per hour June 1, 2025 – $17.85 per hour June 1, 2024 – $17.40 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes General minimum wage. Annual BC CPI adjustment under ESA s. 16.2 (since June 1, 2024). Verified September 26, 2026	C$17.40June 1, 2024 – June 1, 2025	June 1, 2024	June 1, 2025
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 Employees must be paid at least minimum wage The minimum wage in B.C. is currently $18.25 per hour (as of June 1, 2026). June 1, 2026 – $18.25 per hour June 1, 2025 – $17.85 per hour June 1, 2024 – $17.40 per hour June 1, 2023 – $16.75 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes General minimum wage. Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$16.75June 1, 2023 – June 1, 2024	June 1, 2023	June 1, 2024
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 Employees must be paid at least minimum wage The minimum wage in B.C. is currently $18.25 per hour (as of June 1, 2026). June 1, 2026 – $18.25 per hour June 1, 2025 – $17.85 per hour June 1, 2024 – $17.40 per hour June 1, 2023 – $16.75 per hour June 1, 2022 – $15.65 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes General minimum wage. Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$15.65June 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023	June 1, 2022	June 1, 2023
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 Employees must be paid at least minimum wage The minimum wage in B.C. is currently $18.25 per hour (as of June 1, 2026). June 1, 2026 – $18.25 per hour June 1, 2025 – $17.85 per hour June 1, 2024 – $17.40 per hour June 1, 2023 – $16.75 per hour June 1, 2022 – $15.65 per hour June 1, 2021 – $15.20 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes General minimum wage. Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$15.20June 1, 2021 – June 1, 2022	June 1, 2021	June 1, 2022
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 Employees must be paid at least minimum wage The minimum wage in B.C. is currently $18.25 per hour (as of June 1, 2026). June 1, 2026 – $18.25 per hour June 1, 2025 – $17.85 per hour June 1, 2024 – $17.40 per hour June 1, 2023 – $16.75 per hour June 1, 2022 – $15.65 per hour June 1, 2021 – $15.20 per hour June 1, 2020 – $14.60 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes General minimum wage. Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$14.60June 1, 2020 – June 1, 2021	June 1, 2020	June 1, 2021
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 Employees must be paid at least minimum wage The minimum wage in B.C. is currently $18.25 per hour (as of June 1, 2026). June 1, 2026 – $18.25 per hour June 1, 2025 – $17.85 per hour June 1, 2024 – $17.40 per hour June 1, 2023 – $16.75 per hour June 1, 2022 – $15.65 per hour June 1, 2021 – $15.20 per hour June 1, 2020 – $14.60 per hour June 1, 2019 – $13.85 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes General minimum wage. Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$13.85June 1, 2019 – June 1, 2020	June 1, 2019	June 1, 2020

Earlier rules by employer size, worker type and condition (21)

Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
live in camp leader
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in camp leader works for a charity at a summer or seasonal camp on a 24-hour live-in basis without paying for room and board, providing instruction and counselling to campers under 19. Live-in camp leaders are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $145.64 June 1, 2025 – $142.61 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in camp leaders: daily rate for each day or part day worked (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Annual BC CPI adjustment under ESA s. 16.2 (since June 1, 2024). Verified September 26, 2026	C$142.61/ dayJune 1, 2025 – June 1, 2026	June 1, 2025	June 1, 2026
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in camp leader works for a charity at a summer or seasonal camp on a 24-hour live-in basis without paying for room and board, providing instruction and counselling to campers under 19. Live-in camp leaders are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $145.64 June 1, 2025 – $142.61 June 1, 2024 – $138.93 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in camp leaders: daily rate for each day or part day worked (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Annual BC CPI adjustment under ESA s. 16.2 (since June 1, 2024). Verified September 26, 2026	C$138.93/ dayJune 1, 2024 – June 1, 2025	June 1, 2024	June 1, 2025
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in camp leader works for a charity at a summer or seasonal camp on a 24-hour live-in basis without paying for room and board, providing instruction and counselling to campers under 19. Live-in camp leaders are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $145.64 June 1, 2025 – $142.61 June 1, 2024 – $138.93 June 1, 2023 – $133.69 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in camp leaders: daily rate for each day or part day worked (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$133.69/ dayJune 1, 2023 – June 1, 2024	June 1, 2023	June 1, 2024
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in camp leader works for a charity at a summer or seasonal camp on a 24-hour live-in basis without paying for room and board, providing instruction and counselling to campers under 19. Live-in camp leaders are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $145.64 June 1, 2025 – $142.61 June 1, 2024 – $138.93 June 1, 2023 – $133.69 June 1, 2022 – $125.06 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in camp leaders: daily rate for each day or part day worked (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$125.06/ dayJune 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023	June 1, 2022	June 1, 2023
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in camp leader works for a charity at a summer or seasonal camp on a 24-hour live-in basis without paying for room and board, providing instruction and counselling to campers under 19. Live-in camp leaders are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $145.64 June 1, 2025 – $142.61 June 1, 2024 – $138.93 June 1, 2023 – $133.69 June 1, 2022 – $125.06 June 1, 2021 – $121.65 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in camp leaders: daily rate for each day or part day worked (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$121.65/ dayJune 1, 2021 – June 1, 2022	June 1, 2021	June 1, 2022
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in camp leader works for a charity at a summer or seasonal camp on a 24-hour live-in basis without paying for room and board, providing instruction and counselling to campers under 19. Live-in camp leaders are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $145.64 June 1, 2025 – $142.61 June 1, 2024 – $138.93 June 1, 2023 – $133.69 June 1, 2022 – $125.06 June 1, 2021 – $121.65 June 1, 2020 – $116.86 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in camp leaders: daily rate for each day or part day worked (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$116.86/ dayJune 1, 2020 – June 1, 2021	June 1, 2020	June 1, 2021
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in camp leader works for a charity at a summer or seasonal camp on a 24-hour live-in basis without paying for room and board, providing instruction and counselling to campers under 19. Live-in camp leaders are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $145.64 June 1, 2025 – $142.61 June 1, 2024 – $138.93 June 1, 2023 – $133.69 June 1, 2022 – $125.06 June 1, 2021 – $121.65 June 1, 2020 – $116.86 June 1, 2019 – $110.87 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in camp leaders: daily rate for each day or part day worked (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$110.87/ dayJune 1, 2019 – June 1, 2020	June 1, 2019	June 1, 2020
live in home support worker
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in home support worker works in a home on a 24-hour live-in basis without being charged for room and board, providing government-funded support services for anyone with an acute or chronic illness or disability. Live-in home support workers are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $135.88 June 1, 2025 – $133.05 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in home support workers: daily rate (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Annual BC CPI adjustment under ESA s. 16.2 (since June 1, 2024). Verified September 26, 2026	C$133.05/ dayJune 1, 2025 – June 1, 2026	June 1, 2025	June 1, 2026
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in home support worker works in a home on a 24-hour live-in basis without being charged for room and board, providing government-funded support services for anyone with an acute or chronic illness or disability. Live-in home support workers are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $135.88 June 1, 2025 – $133.05 June 1, 2024 – $129.62 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in home support workers: daily rate (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Annual BC CPI adjustment under ESA s. 16.2 (since June 1, 2024). Verified September 26, 2026	C$129.62/ dayJune 1, 2024 – June 1, 2025	June 1, 2024	June 1, 2025
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A live-in home support worker works in a home on a 24-hour live-in basis without being charged for room and board, providing government-funded support services for anyone with an acute or chronic illness or disability. Live-in home support workers are paid a daily rate for each day or part day worked. June 1, 2026 – $135.88 June 1, 2025 – $133.05 June 1, 2024 – $129.62 June 1, 2023 – $124.73 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Live-in home support workers: daily rate (Employment Standards Regulation s. 16). Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$124.73/ dayJune 1, 2023 – June 1, 2024	June 1, 2023	June 1, 2024
online platform delivery ride hail
Engaged time only (from accepting an order or request to completing it) Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 Online platform workers must receive a minimum hourly wage for engaged time. Engaged time starts when they accept an order or request, and ends when they complete it or it's cancelled. June 1, 2026 – $21.89 per hour June 1, 2025 – $21.43 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Online platform (gig) delivery and ride-hail workers, minimum per hour of engaged time (Employment Standards Regulation s. 18.2), plus a per-km distance allowance. Verified September 26, 2026	C$21.43/ hourJune 1, 2025 – June 1, 2026	June 1, 2025	June 1, 2026
Engaged time only (from accepting an order or request to completing it) Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 Online platform workers must receive a minimum hourly wage for engaged time. Engaged time starts when they accept an order or request, and ends when they complete it or it's cancelled. June 1, 2026 – $21.89 per hour June 1, 2025 – $21.43 per hour June 1, 2024 – $20.88 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Online platform (gig) delivery and ride-hail workers, minimum per hour of engaged time (Employment Standards Regulation s. 18.2), plus a per-km distance allowance. Verified September 26, 2026	C$20.88/ hourJune 1, 2024 – June 1, 2025	June 1, 2024	June 1, 2025
resident caretaker
Building with 61 or more residential suites Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 For a building with 61 or more residential suites: June 1, 2026 – $3,719.96 per month June 1, 2025 – $3,642.51 per month Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Resident caretakers, monthly wage (Employment Standards Regulation s. 17). Annual BC CPI adjustment under ESA s. 16.2 (since June 1, 2024). Verified September 26, 2026	C$3,642.51/ monthJune 1, 2025 – June 1, 2026	June 1, 2025	June 1, 2026
Building with 61 or more residential suites Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 For a building with 61 or more residential suites: June 1, 2026 – $3,719.96 per month June 1, 2025 – $3,642.51 per month June 1, 2024 – $3,548.63 per month Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Resident caretakers, monthly wage (Employment Standards Regulation s. 17). Annual BC CPI adjustment under ESA s. 16.2 (since June 1, 2024). Verified September 26, 2026	C$3,548.63/ monthJune 1, 2024 – June 1, 2025	June 1, 2024	June 1, 2025
Building with 61 or more residential suites Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 For a building with 61 or more residential suites: June 1, 2026 – $3,719.96 per month June 1, 2025 – $3,642.51 per month June 1, 2024 – $3,548.63 per month June 1, 2023 – $3,414.85 per month Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Resident caretakers, monthly wage (Employment Standards Regulation s. 17). Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$3,414.85/ monthJune 1, 2023 – June 1, 2024	June 1, 2023	June 1, 2024
Building with 61 or more residential suites Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 For a building with 61 or more residential suites: June 1, 2026 – $3,719.96 per month June 1, 2025 – $3,642.51 per month June 1, 2024 – $3,548.63 per month June 1, 2023 – $3,414.85 per month June 1, 2022 – $3,194.43 per month Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Resident caretakers, monthly wage (Employment Standards Regulation s. 17). Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$3,194.43/ monthJune 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023	June 1, 2022	June 1, 2023
Building with 61 or more residential suites Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 For a building with 61 or more residential suites: June 1, 2026 – $3,719.96 per month June 1, 2025 – $3,642.51 per month June 1, 2024 – $3,548.63 per month June 1, 2023 – $3,414.85 per month June 1, 2022 – $3,194.43 per month June 1, 2021 – $3,107.42 per month Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Resident caretakers, monthly wage (Employment Standards Regulation s. 17). Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$3,107.42/ monthJune 1, 2021 – June 1, 2022	June 1, 2021	June 1, 2022
Building with 61 or more residential suites Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 For a building with 61 or more residential suites: June 1, 2026 – $3,719.96 per month June 1, 2025 – $3,642.51 per month June 1, 2024 – $3,548.63 per month June 1, 2023 – $3,414.85 per month June 1, 2022 – $3,194.43 per month June 1, 2021 – $3,107.42 per month June 1, 2020 – $2,985.04 per month Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Resident caretakers, monthly wage (Employment Standards Regulation s. 17). Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$2,985.04/ monthJune 1, 2020 – June 1, 2021	June 1, 2020	June 1, 2021
Building with 61 or more residential suites Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 For a building with 61 or more residential suites: June 1, 2026 – $3,719.96 per month June 1, 2025 – $3,642.51 per month June 1, 2024 – $3,548.63 per month June 1, 2023 – $3,414.85 per month June 1, 2022 – $3,194.43 per month June 1, 2021 – $3,107.42 per month June 1, 2020 – $2,985.04 per month June 1, 2019 – $2,832.11 per month Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Resident caretakers, monthly wage (Employment Standards Regulation s. 17). Set by amendment to the Employment Standards Regulation. Verified September 26, 2026	C$2,832.11/ monthJune 1, 2019 – June 1, 2020	June 1, 2019	June 1, 2020
liquor server
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A liquor server: Works mainly as a server of food or drink or both Regularly serves liquor directly to customers, guests, members, or patrons Works in an establishment with a liquor licence As of June 1, 2021, liquor servers must be paid the regular minimum wage rate for hours worked, in addition to any tips or gratuities they receive. June 1, 2026 – $18.25 per hour June 1, 2025 – $17.85 per hour June 1, 2024 – $17.40 per hour June 1, 2023 – $16.75 per hour June 1, 2022 – $15.65 per hour June 1, 2021 – $15.20 per hour June 1, 2020 – $13.95 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Separate liquor server minimum wage; eliminated June 1, 2021, when liquor servers moved to the general minimum wage (the page lists the general rate for them from 2021). Verified September 26, 2026	C$13.95/ hourJune 1, 2020 – June 1, 2021	June 1, 2020	June 1, 2021
Standard Source: Employment Standards Act (B.C.) ss. 16-16.2; Employment Standards Regulation ss. 16-18.2 A liquor server: Works mainly as a server of food or drink or both Regularly serves liquor directly to customers, guests, members, or patrons Works in an establishment with a liquor licence As of June 1, 2021, liquor servers must be paid the regular minimum wage rate for hours worked, in addition to any tips or gratuities they receive. June 1, 2026 – $18.25 per hour June 1, 2025 – $17.85 per hour June 1, 2024 – $17.40 per hour June 1, 2023 – $16.75 per hour June 1, 2022 – $15.65 per hour June 1, 2021 – $15.20 per hour June 1, 2020 – $13.95 per hour June 1, 2019 – $12.70 per hour Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Separate liquor server minimum wage; eliminated June 1, 2021, when liquor servers moved to the general minimum wage (the page lists the general rate for them from 2021). Verified September 26, 2026	C$12.70/ hourJune 1, 2019 – June 1, 2020	June 1, 2019	June 1, 2020

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Gross pay before tax · C$18.25
Weekly	C$730.00
Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12	C$3,163.33
Annual52 weeks	C$37,960.00
Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies	C$27.38

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C$18.25 per hour since June 1, 2026. For a 40-hour week that is about C$730.00 a week or C$37,960.00 a year before tax.

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