The 10 Highest Paying Jobs In Canada 2024

Do you need to know the highest paying jobs in Canada? According to StatCan, the average salary for Canadian employees is currently $952 CAD per week, or just under $50,000 a year. Most of the jobs on this high-paying list earn at least three times as much (and the lowest-paying occupations pay less than half the average).

Additionally, career prospects in Canada offer great income opportunities in the next five to ten years as employers grapple with skill shortages in workers.

According to the latest CFIB, there were 430,000 private sector vacancies that remained unfilled in the third quarter of 2018 because employers were unable to find qualified candidates.

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs In Canada

Below is a table showing jobs and the average annual salaries:

Job Name	Average Annual Salary
Surgeon	$340,000
Psychiatrist	$293,000
Dentist	$233,000
Petroleum engineer	$208,000
IT manager	$203,000
Marketing manager	$196,000
Pilot	$195,000
Lawyer	$192,000
Sales Manager	$187,000
Commercial Operations Manager	$164,000

Most of the lowest paying jobs simply pay the minimum wage for whatever region the job is located in. At the lower end of the scale it’s about $9.95 an hour, and a little over $20,000; per year, assuming they worked full time and are paid 40 hours per week.

Lowest Paying Jobs in Canada

Sewing machine operator – $22,514 – $41,546
Cook, fast food – $20,994 – $26,026
Cashier – $21,183 – $29,156
Dishwasher – $21,286 – $28,540
Waiter – $20,091 – $42,837
Restaurant host/hostess – $21,113 – $29,120
Gas Station Attendant – $21,052 – $32,357
Food and Beverage Server – $22,360 – $30,369
Food Counter Helper/Kitchen Help – $21,184 – $32,888
Babysitters, babysitters and parent helpers – $20,880 – $37,354

Please note that this list does not take tips into account. Waiters and waitresses, particularly in high-end establishments, can make a very comfortable income at low hourly wages, but the bulk of their income comes from tips.

The federal government’s Working in Canada website breaks down wages for different occupations by province and even by city. It’s a useful tool to see how your salary compares and to prepare for your next salary negotiation.