Average Salary in Canada 2026
Currency: CAD · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Canada make?
Average Monthly Salary
5,498 CAD
( 65,974 CAD yearly )
~ 4,013 USD per month ( 48,156 USD yearly )
LOW
1,100 CAD
803 USD
AVERAGE
5,498 CAD
4,013 USD
HIGH
21,991 CAD
16,052 USD
A person working in Canada typically earns around 5,498 CAD per month. Salaries range from 1,100 CAD (lowest average) to 21,991 CAD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Canada
Median and salary distribution monthly Canada
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What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated.
The median (4,673 CAD) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (5,498 CAD) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of workers, and can be skewed by extremely high or low salaries.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
- 0–2 Years (Entry Level)32,987 CAD
- 2–5 Years (Junior)42,882 CAD
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)56,078 CAD
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)65,974 CAD
- 15+ Years (Senior)79,168 CAD
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average +30% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average +31% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by +18% and an additional +20% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
“On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years experience mark.”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
- High School39,585 CAD
- Certificate46,181 CAD
- Associate52,779 CAD
- Bachelor's65,974 CAD
- Master's79,168 CAD
- PhD92,363 CAD
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High School → Certificate
+17%
Certificate → Bachelor's
+43%
Bachelor's → Master's
+20%
Master's → PhD
+17%
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average +17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn +43% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are +20% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn +17% more than Master's Degree holders on average.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Salary comparison by gender monthly Canada
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Canada earn 9% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Canada
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
12%
Average Raise
18 months
Review Frequency
9%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Canada are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 18 months.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Canada is 9%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Canada
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
56%
Received Bonus
44%
No Bonus
56% of surveyed staff in Canada reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
3%
of annual salary
Types of Bonuses Considered:
• Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Company Performance Bonuses
• Goal-Based Bonuses
• Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
Top 5 Highest Paying Industries
Annual average salaries
- Legal89,065 CAD
- Aviation85,766 CAD
- Information Technology85,766 CAD
- Banking82,467 CAD
- Pharmaceuticals82,467 CAD
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 164,934 CAD | 13,745 CAD |
| Pilot | 131,947 CAD | 10,996 CAD |
| Software Developer | 118,753 CAD | 9,896 CAD |
| Data Scientist | 112,155 CAD | 9,346 CAD |
| Financial Manager | 105,559 CAD | 8,797 CAD |
| Database Administrator | 98,961 CAD | 8,247 CAD |
| Engineer | 92,363 CAD | 7,697 CAD |
| Marketing Manager | 85,766 CAD | 7,147 CAD |
| Project Manager | 82,467 CAD | 6,872 CAD |
| Accountant | 72,572 CAD | 6,047 CAD |
| Hotel Manager | 65,974 CAD | 5,498 CAD |
| Nurse | 59,376 CAD | 4,948 CAD |
| Graphic Designer | 56,078 CAD | 4,673 CAD |
| Chef | 49,480 CAD | 4,124 CAD |
| Teacher | 46,181 CAD | 3,848 CAD |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Ottawa | 75,869 CAD |
| Toronto | 69,273 CAD |
| Vancouver | 69,273 CAD |
| Montreal | 69,273 CAD |
| Calgary | 69,273 CAD |
| Edmonton | 69,273 CAD |
| Quebec City | 69,273 CAD |
| Winnipeg | 69,273 CAD |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
5,222 CAD
Private Sector
5,773 CAD
Public Sector
+11%
Public sector employees in Canada earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Canada
32 CAD
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Canada is 32 CAD. This means that the average person in Canada earns approximately 32 CAD for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Canada
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
843 CAD
/month
Food
270 CAD
/month
Transport
101 CAD
/month
Utilities
134 CAD
/month
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