不列颠哥伦比亚省生活工资在乔治王子岛为23.15美元,比17.85美元的最低工资高出5.30美元,强调低收入工人。 British Columbia’s living wage is $23.15 in Prince George, $5.30 above the $17.85 minimum wage, stressing low-income workers.

新报告显示,不列颠哥伦比亚省乔治王子和Cariboo的活工资平均为每小时23.15美元,比2024年增加1美元,但仍远远高于省级最低工资17.85美元。 A new report reveals that British Columbia’s living wage averages $23.15 per hour in Prince George and the Cariboo, up $1 from 2024, yet remains far above the provincial minimum wage of $17.85. 这一差距突出表明工人,特别是食品服务和零售等低薪部门的工人目前面临财政压力。 The gap highlights ongoing financial strain for workers, especially in low-paying sectors like food service and retail. 虽然大多数社区略有增加,但Whistler的领先值为29.60美元,其次是温哥华大都会,为27.85美元。 While most communities saw modest increases, Whistler leads at $29.60, followed by Metro Vancouver at $27.85. 在Prince George-Cariboo地区,只有6名雇主是经认证的活工资雇主。 Only six employers in the Prince George-Cariboo area are certified living wage employers. 倡导者敦促政府将最低工资提高到20美元,加强工人保护,扩大负担得起的住房和过境服务。 Advocates urge the government to raise the minimum wage to $20, strengthen worker protections, and expand affordable housing and transit.