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 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.

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.

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 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 and median market, total and after-tax income of individuals by visible minority group, Indigenous group and immigration status, Canada and provinces.

In 2022, Canadian women had an average employment income of 45,800 Canadian dollars per year, while that of men was 64,000, which was around 18,000 Canadian dollars more per year.

Wages in Canada increased 5.80 percent in December of 2024 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.

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

Average Weekly Earnings in Canada increased to 1290.82 CAD in December from 1285.91 CAD in November of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Canada Average Weekly Earnings.

Historical releases of employment and average weekly earnings (including overtime) for all employees by province, territory and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), last 5 months.

Average earnings, by age group and highest level of education, from the 2016 Census of Population.

This statistic shows the median annual total income of an individual in Canada from 2000 to 2022, distinguished by gender. In 2022, the median annual income for women tax filers stood at 37,690 Canadian dollars.

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.

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In four decades, the average after-tax income of Canadians in the lowest decile rose from 9,900 to 12,700 Canadian dollars, an increase of around 28 percent. The income of those in the highest decile rose by more than 47 percent between 1980 and 2021, from 152,600 to 224,800 Canadian dollars. The gap in average income between the two deciles has therefore widened from approximately 142,700 dollars in 1980 to over 212,000 dollars in 2021.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Ontario. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Ontario. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Ontario, householders within the 45 to 64 years age group have the highest median household income at $59,277, followed by those in the 25 to 44 years age group with an income of $58,469. Meanwhile householders within the under 25 years age group report the second lowest median household income of $37,639. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $31,326.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

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Inspiration

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Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Ontario median household income by age. You can refer the same here

Canada Average Weekly Salary, incl Overtime: MQ: Metal Ore Mining data was reported at 2,279.230 USD in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,183.770 USD for Nov 2023. Canada Average Weekly Salary, incl Overtime: MQ: Metal Ore Mining data is updated monthly, averaging 1,619.790 USD from Jan 2001 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 275 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,379.300 USD in Apr 2019 and a record low of 1,094.400 USD in Jul 2002. Canada Average Weekly Salary, incl Overtime: MQ: Metal Ore Mining data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.WB007: Employment and Wage. Based on NAICS 2017

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