What Are The Wages And Benefits?
WorkBC reports that the median annual salary for General Farm Workers in British Columbia is approximately $37,541 with an $18 median hourly wage rate across the province.
JobBank Canada lists hourly wages for BC’s regions – farm workers can expect to make:
Your earnings fluctuate from year to year depending on weather conditions (which affect crop yields), the type of farm, and the market prices of your products. Some work full-time all year round, while others are employed only for part of the year. Seasonal workers may have to find other work during their off-season. Farmers & farm workers usually have to provide your own benefits. Some join farm organizations that offer group discounts on benefit packages.
Sources: WorkBC Career Profile, Career Cruising