B.C.’s Minimum Wage to Increase by 45 Cents Starting June 1

British Columbia’s lowest-paid workers will see a wage increase of 2.6% starting June 1, 2025.

The province’s general minimum wage will rise from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour, in line with inflation. This increase follows legislative changes made in 2024 requiring annual wage adjustments.

Workers in specific roles, including residential caretakers, live-in home-support workers, camp leaders, and app-based delivery and ride-hailing workers, will receive the same 2.6% increase.

Additionally, on December 31, 2025, the minimum piece rates for 15 hand-harvested crops will also rise by 2.6%.

Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside emphasized the importance of maintaining wages in step with the cost of living. “Minimum wage earners are vulnerable to jumps in the price of groceries, rent, and gas,” she said. “That’s why we took action last year to ensure the minimum wage keeps up with the cost of living so workers don’t fall further behind.”

Live-in camp leaders’ daily rate will go up from $138.93 to $142.61.

Live-in home support workers will see their daily rate increase from $129.62 in 2024 to $133.05.

Resident caretakers in buildings with 9 to 60 suites will earn $1,069.36 per month plus $42.84 per suite, up from $1,041.80 and $41.74 in 2024. For buildings with 61+ suites, wages will increase from $3,548.63 to $3,642.51.

The government has set June 1 as the date for annual minimum wage increases, except for agricultural piece rates, which will change on December 31 to avoid disruptions during the harvest season.

B.C. has the highest minimum wage among all provinces.