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Canada Salaries & Wages by Occupation

Search official salary and wage data by occupation, NOC code, or province.

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The Dataset Year (e.g., 2025) represents the date the Government of Canada published the information. However, because collecting and verifying salary data from across the country is a massive undertaking, there is a natural time lag. The Reference Period (e.g., 2023–2024) tells you exactly when the wages were surveyed and recorded by the Labour Force Survey or the Census.

Essentially, while you are looking at the most up-to-date report available, the actual salary figures reflect what Canadians were earning during the specified survey window. Using the "Reference Period" allows you to track how wages for a specific occupation have changed over time, even if the publication dates for the reports vary.
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Sourced from the Government of Canada's Open Data portal, published by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The dataset includes wage and salary information for various occupations across Canada, categorized by NOC code, province, and region. Government of Canada Open Data.

Understanding Canada Salaries & Wage Data

Salaries in Canada vary significantly by occupation, province, and region. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) publishes official wage and salary data for hundreds of occupations, providing transparency into compensation across the Canadian labour market.

Median Salary: The middle point where 50% of workers earn more and 50% earn less. This is the most reliable indicator of typical earnings and is used as the "prevailing wage" benchmark for LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) applications.

Salary Ranges: Our data shows Low, Median, Average, and High wages, giving you a complete picture of earning potential for any occupation across Canada.

NOC Codes: Every occupation in Canada has a unique 5-digit National Occupational Classification (NOC) code. Matching your role to the correct NOC is essential for accurate salary research and immigration applications.

How does this Data help?

Job Seekers & Employees: Research salary expectations before interviews, validate your current compensation against market rates, and identify high-paying provinces for your occupation. Understanding Canada salaries helps you negotiate better offers and plan career moves.

Employers & HR Teams: Set competitive salary ranges, ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements for temporary foreign worker programs, and benchmark compensation against regional and national averages.

LMIA Applicants: Employers hiring foreign workers must offer at least the median wage. Our tool provides instant access to the exact salary figures required for successful Labour Market Impact Assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Canada salaries vary widely by occupation and region. For example, skilled trades in Alberta may earn $70,000-$90,000 median salaries, while the same roles in smaller provinces might range $55,000-$75,000. Use our search tool above to find specific salary data for your occupation and preferred province.
Start by searching for your occupation or NOC code above. Compare median salaries across provinces to identify regions offering the best compensation for your skills. Consider cost of living differences—higher salaries in Toronto or Vancouver may be offset by housing costs, while provinces like Saskatchewan or Manitoba offer strong wages with lower living expenses.
The median salary represents the middle point where half of workers earn more and half earn less. The average (mean) salary adds all wages and divides by the number of workers. Median is more reliable for understanding typical earnings because it isn't skewed by extremely high or low outliers. For LMIA applications and salary negotiations, median wages are the gold standard.
Enter your job title in the search bar above. Our database will show matching occupations with their 5-digit NOC 2021 codes. Review the job duties carefully—many titles overlap, so matching your actual responsibilities to the NOC description ensures accurate salary data and is critical for immigration applications.
Regional salary differences reflect variations in cost of living, industry concentration, labour demand, and economic conditions. Urban centers like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary typically offer higher nominal wages but also higher living costs. Remote or northern regions may offer wage premiums to attract workers. Use our province filter to compare compensation across Canada.
Yes. This data comes directly from the Government of Canada's official sources (Job Bank and Open Data portal) and represents the prevailing wage used for LMIA assessments. Employers must offer at least the median wage shown for the occupation and work location. For complex LMIA applications, consider professional assistance to ensure compliance with all wage and documentation requirements.
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updates wage and salary data quarterly. Our tool fetches the latest available dataset to ensure you're viewing current compensation information for all occupations across Canada.
The Dataset Year (e.g., 2025) is when the Government of Canada published the report. The Reference Period (e.g., 2023–2024) is the actual time window when wages were surveyed by the Labour Force Survey or Census. Because collecting and verifying salary data nationwide takes time, there is always a natural lag between the survey period and the publication date. The Reference Period lets you track how wages for a specific occupation have changed over time, regardless of when the report was released.