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Compensation-Related Maximum Wage Rates
Current Maximum Wage Rates
Section 209 of the Workers Compensation Act (Act) requires WorkSafeBC to determine the maximum wage rate to be applicable for the following calendar year, in order to determine the amount of a worker’s average earnings, for the purpose of determining the amount of compensation payable to an injured or disabled worker, or the worker's dependants.
The maximum wage rate for 2025, effective January 1, 2025, is $121,500.00.
Maximum wage rates for previous years
2024 Maximum Wage Rate
The August 8, 2023, President’s Approval set the 2024 Maximum Wage Rate amount at $116,700.00, effective January 1, 2024.
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2023 Maximum Wage Rate
The June 27, 2022 Board Minute set the 2023 Maximum Wage Rate amount at $112,800.00, effective January 1, 2023.
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2022 Maximum Wage Rate
The June 24, 2021 Board Minute set the 2022 Maximum Wage Rate amount at $108,400.00, effective January 1, 2022.
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2021 Maximum Wage Rate
The June 23, 2020 Board Minute set the 2021 Maximum Wage Rate amount at $89,800.00, effective January 1, 2021. However, following Bill...