Effective June 1, 2019, the general minimum wage, applicable to most employees in British Columbia, is increased from $12.65 to $13.85. This is the second of four minimum wage increases taking place every June 1 from 2018 until 2021:
- June 1, 2018: Minimum wage was increased to $12.65 (from $11.35)
- June 1, 2019: Minimum wage is increased to $13.85
- June 1, 2020: Minimum wage will be increased to $14.60
- June 1, 2021: Minimum wage will be increased to $15.20
Source: B.C. Reg. 12/2018