Average hourly and weekly wage rate, and median hourly and weekly wage rate by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), type of work, gender, and age group.

The statistic shows the average annual earnings of full-time, year-round workers in Canada from 1990 to 2011. In 2011, the average annual earnings for full-time employees stood at 57,600 Canadian dollars.

Income of individuals by age group, sex and income source, Canada, provinces and selected census metropolitan areas, annual.

The median total income in Canada increased by 1,440 dollars (+3.46 percent) in 2022. With 43,090 dollars, the median total income thereby reached its highest value in the observed period.

The wages on the Job Bank website are specific to an occupation and provide information on the earnings of workers at the regional level. Wages for most occupations are also provided at the national and provincial level. In Canada, all jobs are associated with one specific occupational grouping which is determined by the National Occupational Classification. For most occupations, a minimum, median and maximum wage estimates are displayed. They are update annually. If you have comments or questions regarding the wage information, please contact the Labour Market Information Division at: NC-LMI-IMT-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

Average hourly and weekly wage rate, and median hourly and weekly wage rate by National Occupational Classification (NOC), type of work, gender, and age group.

Of the seven largest developed economies, in 2023, the United States had the highest average wage by a significant margin at over 77,000 U.S. dollars per year. Canada had the second highest annual average wages, followed by Germany. Meanwhile, Japan had the lowest average wages out of the seven largest developed economies.

Average weekly earnings, average hourly wage rate and average usual weekly hours by union status and type of work, last 5 years.

Wages in Canada increased to 31.72 CAD/Hour in April from 31.26 CAD/Hour in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Average Hourly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Average hourly and weekly wage rate, and median hourly and weekly wage rate by National Occupational Classification (NOC), type of work, sex, and age group, 1997 to 2022.

Average weekly earnings by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), type of employee and overtime status, last 5 years.

Wages in Canada increased 4.40 percent in April of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Canada Average Weekly Earnings YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The age groups available in the dataset are: 15+, 25+, 25-34, 25-54 and 25-64.

Type of work includes full-time and part-time.

The educational levels include: 0-8 yrs., some high school, high school graduate, some post-secondary, post-secondary certificate diploma and university degree.

Wages include average weekly wage rate.

The immigration statuses include: total landed immigrants (very recent immigrants, recent immigrants, established immigrants), non-landed immigrants and born in Canada.

Key information about Canada Monthly Earnings

• Canada Monthly Earnings stood at 3,624 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous figure of 3,680 USD in Nov 2024
• Canada Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1991 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 2,764 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 3,773 USD in Sep 2024 and a record low of 1,644 USD in Oct 1998

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings from Average Weekly Earnings multiplied by 4 and converts it into USD. Statistics Canada provides Average Weekly Earnings in local currency based on NAICS 2022. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings prior to January 2001 is based on NAICS 2017.


Further information about Canada Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Canada Population reached 41 million people in Jun 2024
• Unemployment Rate of Canada dropped to 7 % in Jan 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate remained the same rate at 65 % in Jan 2025

According to the latest figures, the average yearly salary in Canada is approximately CAD $55,000. Like in many countries, salaries in Canada can vary significantly based on your profession, experience, and the region you are in. The median annual salary is about CAD $52,600, translating to roughly CAD $4,383 monthly. However, our analysis reveals a more detailed picture across different provinces.

This statistic depicts the median annual family income in Canada from 2000 to 2020. In 2020, the median annual family income in Canada was 96,220 Canadian dollars.

The map shows the median total income for the census divisions where the population density is greater or equal to 0.4 persons per square kilometre. The median total income of persons 15 years of age and over with income was $22 120 in 2000. The median income is the amount which divides income size distribution into two halves, where the incomes of the first half are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Total income is income accrued from earnings, government transfer payments and other income. An inset map shows an enlargement of the Windsor-Québec.

Average Weekly Earnings in Canada decreased to 1290.80 CAD in March from 1294.91 CAD in February of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Canada Average Weekly Earnings.

This statistic shows the average hourly wage of employees in Canada in 2022, distinguished by major occupations. In 2022, the average hourly wage of employees in management occupations stood at 50.94 Canadian dollars.

This map shows median income of individuals, for the population 15 years of age and over reporting income in 1995 (not including institutional residents). The highest median incomes were observed in the urban areas of Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa-Hull, Montreal, and Quebec. According to the 1996 Census, close to 21 million individuals reported income for 1995. The total income from all sources reflected a 6% decrease when compared to 1990. The national median income for Canada was $18 891. Incomes of individuals and families living in rural Canada tended to be lower than for urban areas. Differences in income distributions were also significant within major urban areas. Nearly 80% of the total population lived in census metropolitan areas.