Pay by occupation
Chef salary in British Columbia
NOC 62200 · Chefs
Median chef pay in British Columbia is $23.75/hr, with most earning between $17.85/hr and $35.90/hr — about $49,400 a year at full-time hours, or $39,401 after tax.
Median wage
$23.75/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$17.85/hr
per hour
High
$35.90/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$49,400
median × 2,080 hours
Take-home at the median
$39,401
after tax, CPP and EI
vs Canada
+3.3%
gap to the national median of $23/hr
Income percentile
53rd
where the median sits among British Columbia earners
Pay by occupation
Chef salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Territories | $20.65/hr | $32.17/hr | $48.10/hr | $66,914 |
| Yukon | $20.05/hr | $26.12/hr | $57.82/hr | $54,330 |
| Quebec | $17/hr | $24/hr | $34.21/hr | $49,920 |
| British Columbia | $17.85/hr | $23.75/hr | $35.90/hr | $49,400 |
| Alberta | $16.10/hr | $23/hr | $31/hr | $47,840 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16/hr | $22/hr | $34.62/hr | $45,760 |
| Ontario | $17.60/hr | $22/hr | $34.19/hr | $45,760 |
| Manitoba | $16/hr | $21.25/hr | $35.58/hr | $44,200 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35/hr | $20.19/hr | $42.07/hr | $41,995 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50/hr | $19/hr | $26/hr | $39,520 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50/hr | $19/hr | $28.85/hr | $39,520 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65/hr | $19/hr | $25.64/hr | $39,520 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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