B.C.’s lowest paid workers will see a 2.6% wage increase on June 1st, keeping pace with inflation.

“Minimum wage earners are vulnerable to jumps in the price of groceries, rent and gas,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour.

“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.”

The general minimum wage increases from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour.

This follows the changes made last spring to the Employment Standards Act, which mandated annual wage increases.

Minimum wage rates for residential caretakers, live-in home-support workers, camp leaders and app-based ride-hailing and delivery services workers will receive the same 2.6% increase.

The minimum wage rates increase on June 1st of each year.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.