British Columbia Sunshine List by sector
22,383 people on the 2026 list in 1 sectors: who employs the most, who pays the most, and how each has changed.
Every sector
Share of the 2026 list
People on the list in each sector.
People and pay, 2026
With the change from 2025. Select a column to sort.
| Sector | People | vs 2025 | Median | Median vs 2025 | Total | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public service | 22,383 | −321 (−1.4%) | $96,267 | −$1,079 (−1.1%) | $2.4B | 1 |
Ten years on: 2016 to 2026
| Sector | People 2016 | People 2026 | Change | Median 2016 | Median 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public service | 6,829 | 22,383 | +15,554 (+227.8%) | $86,875 | $96,267 | +$9,392 (+10.8%) |
The leading employers
In each sector, 2026.
| Sector | Most people | Highest median (25+ people) |
|---|---|---|
| Public service | BC Public Service22,383 people | BC Public Servicemedian $96,267 |
Questions and answers
Which sector has the most people on the list?
Public service: 22,383 people in 2026, 100% of everyone paid $75,000 or more.
Which sector pays the most?
By median salary, Public service: $96,267 in 2026, against $96,267 for the whole list.
Which sector grew fastest?
Public service: from 22,704 to 22,383 people between 2025 and 2026 (−1.4%), among sectors with 100 or more people.
What are the sectors?
The groups British Columbia uses on its list (school boards, hospitals, municipalities, universities, colleges, the provincial government and others). Each employer is in the sector the list gives it; a sector renamed by the list over the years can appear under both names.
Why is someone not on the list?
Only people paid $75,000 or more in the year are listed, and only by the public employers the Financial Information Act covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.