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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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Dataset Year & Reference Period

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.

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