Explore income percentile data for all Canadian provinces, territories, and major cities. See how your income compares to others in your region, find the top 1% threshold, and understand local income distributions.
Income Percentiles by Province
Median income: $41,000. Home to Toronto's financial sector.
Median income: $39,000. Tech hub with high cost of living.
Median income: $46,000. Highest in Canada due to oil & gas.
Median income: $37,000. Strong social programs and lower costs.
Median income: $38,000. Diverse economy with affordable living.
Median income: $42,000. Agriculture and mining sectors.
Median income: $35,000. Growing tech and ocean industries.
Median income: $34,000. Bilingual with forestry and services.
Median income: $35,000. Oil, fishing, and mining.
Median income: $33,000. Tourism and agriculture.
Territories
Median income: $47,000. Government and mining jobs.
Median income: $52,000. Mining and government sectors.
Median income: $38,000. Government and resource extraction.
Income Percentiles by City
Canada's largest city. Finance, tech, and professional services.
Tech hub and Pacific gateway. Film and real estate industries.
Aerospace, gaming, and AI hub. Lower cost than Toronto/Vancouver.
Energy sector capital. High incomes and no provincial sales tax.
Alberta's capital. Government, education, and oil services.
National capital. Government jobs and growing tech sector.
Manitoba's capital. Diverse economy with affordable housing.
Provincial capital. Government, tourism, and tech.
Steel city transformed. Healthcare, education, and manufacturing.
Tech triangle. Home to major tech companies and universities.
Understanding regional income differences
Income varies significantly across Canada due to several factors:
- Industry mix β Provinces with oil/gas (Alberta) or mining (territories) tend to have higher incomes
- Cost of living β Higher incomes in Vancouver and Toronto are partly offset by housing costs
- Labour market β Government jobs in Ottawa and territorial capitals provide stable, well-paying employment
- Education levels β Cities with major universities often have higher concentrations of skilled workers
When comparing your income to regional data, consider both the percentile ranking and cost of living in your area.
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