Money Makers

Money Makers

Welcome to your insider look at what British Columbians really earn, how they spend and what money means to them. Want to share your own story? Submissions are open—just fill out the form below. (Please note: We prioritize anonymity to protect contributors’ privacy, and our editorial team may follow up by email to clarify details or ask additional questions.) To help ensure clarity and consistency, please submit all financial figures in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Email (for internal use only)*
example@example.com
Age*
Pronouns*
City/Town*
Industry*
Job/Role*
Annual Salary*

Break down your salary for us (enter N/A for non-applicable fields.)*

Select all the benefits provided to you by your employer.*

Extended Healthcare/VisioncareLife InsuranceGroup Pension PlansGroup RRSP PlansDental CoverageOther
Aside from your core benefits, does your employer offer any of the following perks or allowances?*

A tech or equipment budget (e.g., for laptops, headphones, office chairs)Meal allowances or food budgets (including remote/hybrid setups)Transportation or commuting subsidies (e.g., transit pass, parking, ride credits)Gym or wellness memberships (including apps, studios, or fitness stipends)Professional development stipends (for courses, conferences, certifications)Mental health or wellness allowances (therapy, meditation apps, retreats)Other
Which of these benefits and perks make a meaningful difference in your job satisfaction?
Side/Freelance Income
Passive Income (rental income, dividends, or income from investments):

Roughly how much do you spend each month in the following categories?(Estimates are fine—ballpark is better than perfect.)*

	Amount (CAD)
Housing + Utilities (rent, mortgage, utilities, internet, property taxes, strata fees)
Food (groceries, dining out, takeout, coffee)
Debt (student loans, credit cards, personal loans, lines of credit)
Assets & Savings (RRSP, TFSA, investment accounts, emergency fund, real estate down payments)
Personal & Lifestyle (clothing, skincare, makeup, wellness, therapy, entertainment, subscriptions)
Transportation (gas, public transit, rideshare, car payments, insurance, maintenance)
Pets and/or Childcare (pet food, vet bills, daycare, babysitters, school fees, kids’ activities)
Insurance (home, renters, life, travel, health premiums not covered by employer)
Other (Anything that doesn’t fit above—gifts, donations, education, etc. (please specify))

What kind of education or training helped you get this job? Include any degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, or programs you’ve done. (Feel free to share how much it cost, if you remember.)*
Thank you for taking the time to complete our Money Makers survey!

We appreciate you sharing your personal experiences with us. If your responses are a fit for our column, a member of our editorial team may be in touch with additional follow-up questions.

—The BCBusiness Team
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