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What Are The Wages And Benefits?

In British Columbia, the annual median salary for butchers and meat cutters is $35,455, with hourly wages ranging from $15.20 to $27.  The annual median salary for Industrial butchers and meat cutters is $41,712, with hourly wages ranging from $15.20 to $24.

Your wage depends on experience, skill level, type of butcher and region of the province.

In BC’s regions, retail butchers can expect to make:

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hourly wages for butchers & meatcutters, retail & wholesale in BC regions

Table from Job Bank Wage Report

In BC’s regions, industrial butchers and meat cutters can expect to make:

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hourly wages for industrial butchers & meat cutters in BC regions

Table from Job Bank Wage Report

Many butchers receive benefits along with their pay such as vacation time, paid sick leave, and dental coverage. Butchers who work at grocery stores or plants are often in a union. These workers have their wage rates and benefits negotiated for them by union representatives.

Sources: WorkBC & Career Cruising