Victoria BC Living Wage Calculator
Victoria's living wage is $25.40/hr in 2026 — the minimum needed to cover basic living costs in Greater Victoria. Use this calculator to see how your wage compares.
Victoria Living Wage Calculator
See if your hourly wage covers the cost of living in Greater Victoria
Annual (Gross)
$45,760
Monthly (Net)
$3,203
vs Living Wage
-$3.40/hr
Below Victoria living wage ($25.4/hr)
You're $3.40/hr short of Victoria's living wage. That's roughly $7/month less than what's needed for basic living costs in Greater Victoria.
Monthly budget breakdown (Estimated)
Victoria living wage 2026: $25.40/hr · BC minimum wage: $17.40/hr. Estimates based on 40hr work week.
Browse living wage jobs →About Victoria's Living Wage
The living wage is calculated annually by the Living Wage for Families BC campaign. It represents the hourly wage a worker needs to cover basic expenses including housing, food, transportation, childcare and a small amount of savings — without relying on government assistance.
Victoria's living wage of $25.40/hr is higher than BC's minimum wage of $17.40/hr — a gap that reflects the city's high housing costs. Many hospitality and retail workers earn between these two figures, making affordability a genuine challenge.
Looking for jobs that meet Victoria's living wage? Browse our living wage job listings — we badge every qualifying position so you can filter easily.