This hub collects what Canadian professions pay, one guide per profession, built on two public sources rather than salary-survey estimates. The tables below compare the professions side by side; each guide then breaks its profession down by province and explains what drives pay within it. For incomes across the whole population (all workers, households, cities and provinces), see the average income hub.
Two sources, two kinds of number
Job Bank wages are published by Employment and Social Development Canada for almost every occupation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). For each occupation and province they give a low wage (the 10th percentile), a median and a high wage (the 90th percentile), mostly as hourly rates from the Labour Force Survey. A few occupations, such as physicians, are published as annual amounts from other data. These are the most recent occupation-level figures available, and they are what the tables on this page show.
Census employment income comes from Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census: the median and average employment income in 2020 of people who worked the whole year full time, by occupation and province. It is a larger sample and an annual figure, but it describes 2020. Each profession guide shows it next to the Job Bank figures, with an inflation-adjusted version, so you can see both.
The two rarely match exactly. An hourly median times a full year of hours is not the same as a median of annual income, because people work different hours, take unpaid time off or earn overtime. Each guide says which measure a figure comes from.
Health care
| Occupation (NOC) | Low | Median | High | Period and data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family physicians (31102) | $90,826/yr | $232,227/yr | $435,240/yr | 2023-2024, Canadian Institute for Health Information and Canadian Medical Association - custom tabulation |
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine (31100) | $126,465/yr | $311,297/yr | $607,184/yr | 2023-2024, Canadian Institute for Health Information and Canadian Medical Association - custom tabulation |
| Dentists (31110) | n/a | $110,000/yr | $228,000/yr | 2021, 2021 Census |
| Optometrists (31111) | n/a | $81,000/yr | $162,000/yr | 2021, 2021 Census |
| Pharmacists (31120) | $40.00 | $55.49 | $67.00 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (31301) | $30.00 | $43.27 | $54.37 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Physiotherapists (31202) | $30.00 | $46.15 | $56.21 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Psychologists (31200) | $37.65 | $52.88 | $77.43 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Medical radiation technologists (32121) | $29.81 | $40.00 | $51.12 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Physician assistants, midwives and allied health (31303) | $24.09 | $46.81 | $60.26 | 2024, Small Area Estimation |
| Veterinarians (31103) | $34.15 | $60.00 | $84.13 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
Source: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada). Low is the 10th percentile and high the 90th percentile of wages; amounts marked /yr are annual, the rest hourly. Lows are not shown (n/a) for occupations whose figures come from the 2021 Census: Job Bank repeats the same low across most such occupations in a region, so it isn't that occupation's 10th percentile.
Guides: doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, optometrists, psychologists, radiographers, midwives and veterinarians.
Technology and engineering
| Occupation (NOC) | Low (per hour) | Median (per hour) | High (per hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software engineers and designers (21231) | $35.00 | $56.49 | $91.35 |
| Software developers and programmers (21232) | $30.00 | $48.08 | $76.92 |
| Data scientists (21211) | $30.00 | $46.15 | $69.74 |
| Computer and information systems managers (20012) | $43.75 | $66.67 | $103.37 |
| Civil engineers (21300) | $32.00 | $48.56 | $72.12 |
| Mechanical engineers (21301) | $30.00 | $45.67 | $72.49 |
| Architects (21200) | $26.44 | $38.94 | $74.52 |
| Graphic designers and illustrators (52120) | $20.00 | $31.25 | $52.88 |
Source: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada), 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey. Low is the 10th percentile and high the 90th percentile of wages.
Guides: software engineers, data scientists, IT managers, project managers, engineers, architects and graphic designers.
Law, finance and business
| Occupation (NOC) | Low | Median | High | Period and data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers and Quebec notaries (41101) | $30.22 | $59.76 | $107.14 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Financial auditors and accountants (11100) | $25.00 | $40.36 | $71.43 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Financial advisors (11102) | $23.91 | $36.06 | $73.08 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Human resources managers (10011) | $37.94 | $57.69 | $87.18 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Human resources professionals (11200) | $26.00 | $40.87 | $59.77 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (10022) | $34.62 | $55.29 | $89.74 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Real estate agents and salespersons (63101) | n/a | $58,400/yr | $178,000/yr | 2021, 2021 Census |
Source: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada). Low is the 10th percentile and high the 90th percentile of wages; amounts marked /yr are annual, the rest hourly. Lows are not shown (n/a) for occupations whose figures come from the 2021 Census: Job Bank repeats the same low across most such occupations in a region, so it isn't that occupation's 10th percentile.
Guides: lawyers, accountants, financial advisors, managers, HR professionals, marketing managers and real estate agents, including how listing-side commission works.
Trades and transport
| Occupation (NOC) | Low (per hour) | Median (per hour) | High (per hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians (72200) | $20.00 | $35.00 | $48.00 |
| Plumbers (72300) | $21.00 | $34.00 | $46.00 |
| Welders (72106) | $22.00 | $30.00 | $47.00 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics (72410) | $19.00 | $29.89 | $43.27 |
| Carpenters (72310) | $22.00 | $32.12 | $44.23 |
| Construction trades helpers and labourers (75110) | $18.25 | $25.00 | $40.00 |
| Transport truck drivers (73300) | $19.45 | $26.42 | $37.00 |
| Air pilots (72600) | $24.04 | $52.00 | $106.00 |
| Railway conductors (73311) | $24.31 | $43.27 | $56.25 |
| Chefs (62200) | $16.03 | $23.00 | $32.69 |
Source: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada), 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey. Low is the 10th percentile and high the 90th percentile of wages.
Guides: skilled trades overall (including what a Red Seal endorsement is), electricians and plumbers, welders, mechanics, construction workers, truck drivers, pilots, train conductors and chefs.
Public sector and community services
| Occupation (NOC) | Low (per hour) | Median (per hour) | High (per hour) | Period and data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school teachers (41220) | $28.85 | $45.67 | $59.76 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (41221) | $26.67 | $43.27 | $56.59 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Police officers (42100) | $32.00 | $50.00 | $64.10 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Firefighters (42101) | $29.00 | $45.79 | $61.40 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Paramedical occupations (32102) | $25.56 | $38.00 | $49.00 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (40042) | $34.62 | $55.03 | $74.83 | 2024, Small Area Estimation |
| Social workers (41300) | $25.00 | $38.46 | $50.26 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
| Journalists (51113) | $20.19 | $36.92 | $62.50 | 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey |
Source: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada). Low is the 10th percentile and high the 90th percentile of wages.
Guides: teachers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics, military, government workers, social workers and journalists. Many public-sector jobs are paid on published pay scales set by collective agreements, so those guides quote the scale itself where it is public.
Turning a wage into take-home pay
An hourly wage converts to a yearly amount once you choose the hours: the hourly to salary calculator does it, and the salary calculator estimates income tax, CPP and EI on the result. What net income means explains the difference between gross and take-home pay.
Comparing a job offer
Pay is one part of an offer; pensions, benefits, bonuses and time off can be worth as much as a difference in salary. The salary negotiation hub covers evaluating a job offer, total compensation versus salary and asking for a raise.
Income across Canada
- Average salary in Canada: employment earnings for all workers.
- Highest-paying industries: average wages by industry rather than occupation.
- Average income by city and by province.
- Income percentiles: where an income ranks nationally or in your province.
- Gender pay gap in Canada and the minimum wage by province.
Browse All Salaries in Canada by Profession Articles
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- How Much Do Accountants Make in Canada? Wages and the CPA Path
- How Much Do Architects Make in Canada? Wages by Province and the Path to a Licence
- How Much Do Chefs and Cooks Make in Canada? Wages by Province
- How Much Do Construction Workers Make in Canada? Labourer and Building Trade Wages
- How Much Do Data Scientists Make in Canada? Wages by Province
- How Much Do Dentists Make in Canada? Census and Job Bank Figures by Province
- How Much Do Doctors Make in Canada? Family Physicians, Specialists and Residents
- How Much Do Electricians and Plumbers Make in Canada? Wages by Province
- How Much Do Engineers Make in Canada? Wages by Discipline
- How Much Do Financial Advisors Make in Canada? Wages and How They Are Paid
- How Much Do Firefighters and Paramedics Make in Canada?
- How Much Do Government Workers Make in Canada? Federal Pay Scales
- How Much Do Graphic Designers Make in Canada? Wages by Province and Published Pay Scales
- How Much Do HR Professionals Make in Canada? Wages by Role and Province
- How Much Do IT Managers Make in Canada? Wages by Province
- How Much Do Journalists Make in Canada? Wages by Province and CBC Pay Bands
- How Much Do Lawyers Make in Canada? Wages, Census Income and Federal Pay Scales
- How Much Do Managers Make in Canada? Wages Across Management Jobs
- How Much Do Marketing Managers Make in Canada? Wages by Province
- How Much Do Mechanics Make in Canada? Auto and Heavy-Duty Wages
- How Much Do Midwives Make in Canada? Wage Data and How Midwives Are Paid
- How Much Do Nurses Make in Canada? RN, NP and LPN Wages by Province
- How Much Do Optometrists Make in Canada? Income by Province
- How Much Do Pharmacists Make in Canada? Wages by Province
- How Much Do Physiotherapists Make in Canada? Wages by Province
- How Much Do Pilots Make in Canada? Wages by Province and Licence Hours
- How Much Do Police Officers Make in Canada?
- How Much Do Project Managers Make in Canada? Wages by Field
- How Much Do Psychologists Make in Canada? Wages by Province
- How Much Do Radiographers Make in Canada? MRT Wages by Province
- How Much Do Real Estate Agents Make in Canada? Income Data and How Commission Works
- How Much Do Social Workers Make in Canada?
- How Much Do Software Engineers Make in Canada? Wages by Province
- How Much Do Teachers Make in Canada? Salary Grids by Province
- How Much Do Trades Workers Make in Canada? Wages Across the Skilled Trades
- How Much Do Train Conductors Make in Canada? Railway Wages and Pay Rates
- How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Canada? Wages by Province and Licence Training
- How Much Do Vets Make in Canada?
- How Much Do Welders Make in Canada? Wages by Province
- How Much Does the Military Pay in Canada? CAF Pay by Rank
Sources
The figures and rules on this page come from these sources, last checked against them on October 4, 2026. How we check facts.
- Government of Canada: Wages - Open Government Portal