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.

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

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

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 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

The statistic shows the median income in Canada in 2020, distinguished by province. In 2020, the median income for Canadian tax filers in Ontario amounted to 40,630 Canadian dollars.

Wages in Canada increased to 31.88 CAD/Hour in May from 31.71 CAD/Hour in April 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 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), type of work, gender, and age group.

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.

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.

Distribution of employment income of individuals by sex and work activity, Canada, provinces and selected census metropolitan areas, annual.

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, monthly.

Average and median total income by census family type.

Average Weekly Earnings in Canada increased to 1297.44 CAD in April from 1287.74 CAD in March of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Canada Average Weekly Earnings.

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

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.

Graph and download economic data for 90% Confidence Interval Lower Bound of Estimate of Median Household Income for Canadian County, OK (MHICILBOK40017A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Canadian County, OK; Oklahoma City; OK; households; median; income; and USA.

This statistic depicts the median annual family income in Canada in 2021, distinguished by province. In 2021, the median annual family income in Alberta was 106,960 Canadian dollars.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset illustrates the median household income in Canadian, spanning the years from 2010 to 2023, with all figures adjusted to 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varied over the last decade. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into median household income trends and explore income variations.

Key observations:

From 2010 to 2023, the median household income for Canadian decreased by $22,912 (27.18%), as per the American Community Survey estimates. In comparison, median household income for the United States increased by $5,602 (7.68%) between 2010 and 2023.

Analyzing the trend in median household income between the years 2010 and 2023, spanning 13 annual cycles, we observed that median household income, when adjusted for 2023 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS), experienced growth year by year for 6 years and declined for 7 years.

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 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Years for which data is available:

• 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 0223

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year from 2010 to 2023
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific year
• YOY Change($): Change in median household income between the current and the previous year, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars
• YOY Change(%): Percent change in median household income between current and the previous year

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

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.