What is the average salary in Canada?

The average salary in Canada is CAD 64,850 per annum and 5,404 per month, and CAD 36.80 per hour, which converts to INR 3,979,467 per annum, 331,612 per month, and 2,267.73 per hour. However, the average salary offered in Canada may vary depending on the location, province, industry, job role, experience, and qualifications. A fresher can expect an annual average salary of CAD 32,175, while experienced professionals may earn up to CAD 58,706 annually. Canadian provinces like Ontario and British Columbia tend to offer higher average wages, while Canadian cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver offer competitive salary packages.

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Average salary offered in the top 3 Canadian cities

Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are the top three Canadian cities with high average annual salaries. While Toronto and Vancouver are considered expensive to live in, Montreal, on the other hand, is comparatively affordable with a low cost of living. The average salaries offered in these cities differ based on industry, job role, experience, etc.  

The table below has details of the top 3 Canadian cities, the average annual salaries offered, and the cost of living:

City	Average salary (per annum)	Average Cost of living (per month)
Toronto	$62,050	$4,000
Montreal	$57,246	$2,665.56
Vancouver	$62,250	$4,386

 

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Average salary offered in the top 3 Canadian cities

Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia are the top three Canadian provinces that offer high average salaries. While Ontario and British Columbia are expensive to live in, Alberta is comparatively affordable and budget-friendly.

The table below has details of the top 3 Canadian provinces, the average annual salaries offered, and the cost of living:

City	Average salary (per annum)	Average Cost of living (per month)
British Columbia	$63,980	$4,386
Alberta	$61,865	$3,687
Ontario	$55,524	$3,200

 

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What is the minimum wage in Canada?

Starting April 2025, the federal minimum wage in Canada will be $17.75 per hour. Certain Canadian provinces, like Yukon, offer an average hourly wage of $17.97. Anything over $70,000 is considered a good salary to lead a comfortable life in Canada.

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Top Paid Jobs in Canada

The table below has the list of top-paid jobs in Canada, along with the total number of job vacancies and the average salaries offered:

Occupations	Job Opportunities in Canada	Average Salaries in CAD (per year)	Average Salaries in INR (per year)
Engineering	1,50,000	1,25,541	7,728,132
IT	1,32,000	1,01,688	6,259,775
Marketing & Sales	85,200	92,829	5,714,426
HR	64,300	65,386	4,025,143
Healthcare	2,48,000	1,26,495	7,786,996
Teachers	73,200	48,750	3,001,036
Accountants	1,63,000	65,386	4,025,143
Hospitality	93,600	58,221	3,583,944
Nursing	67,495	71,894	4,426,049

 

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Top companies hiring in Canada

A recent survey done by Statistics Canada and Forbes surveyed over 40,000 Canadian employees to list the 25 best employers in Canada. According to the recent Canada’s Best Employers edition, Google ranked as the No.1 position, followed by Microsoft and Concordia University.

The table below has the list of top industries and companies in Canada that are currently hiring:

Industry	Companies
Financial Service	Scotiabank
	Intact Financial
	Laurentian Bank
Retail and Fashion	Lululemon
	The Gap
Healthcare	Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
	Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
	Vancouver Coastal Health
Technology	Cognizant
	Kepler Communications
	Amilia
Others	Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
	Elections Canada
	Farm Credit Canada

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