What are the highest paying jobs in Canada?

The highest paying jobs in Canada include Doctor (General Practitioner) ($228,000), Data Scientist ($118,000), Software Engineer ($110,000), Registered Nurse ($82,000), Teacher (Secondary) ($70,000). Senior-level roles in technology, healthcare, and finance typically command the highest salaries.

What is the cost of living in Canada?

Canada has a cost of living index of 75/100 and a purchasing power parity (PPP) factor of 1.08. This means a salary of $50,000 in Canada has roughly the local purchasing power of $46,296 in the United States.

What currency are salaries paid in Canada?

Salaries in Canada are typically paid in CAD (C$). All figures on this page are converted to USD at current exchange rates for fair cross-country comparison.

How does Canada compare to other countries for salary?

Canada salaries are +57.7% compared to the global average. Use our compare tool to see how Canada stacks up against any other country side-by-side, including PPP-adjusted purchasing power.

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Salaries in Canada

Salary data for the top 5 job roles in Canada in 2026. Figures are in USD unless otherwise noted.

Avg. salary (mid)

$121,600

vs. global avg

+57.7%

Currency

CAD C$

Cost of living

75 / 100

Average Salary in Canada by Experience

Average across all tracked roles · USD

Entry-level

0–2 yrs

$84.8K

Mid-level

3–5 yrs

$121.6K

Senior

6+ yrs

$164.2K

Cost of living index: 75/100 · PPP factor: 1.08x vs. USD

Top Roles by Salary

Median annual salary in USD · Mid-level experience

Salary by Role

Role	Level	Min	Median	Max
Doctor (General Practitioner)CAD	Mid-level	$175K	$228K	$295K
Data ScientistCAD	Mid-level	$88K	$118K	$150K
Software EngineerCAD	Mid-level	$85K	$110K	$140K
Registered NurseCAD	Mid-level	$65K	$82K	$105K
Teacher (Secondary)CAD	Mid-level	$55K	$70K	$90K

Source: Aggregated public data 2025–2026. All figures in USD.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average mid-level salary in Canada is $121,600 per year, which is +57.7% compared to the global average of $77,108. Salaries vary significantly by industry, experience level, and city.

Last updated: May 9, 2026 · Source: Aggregated public data (BLS, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, PayScale).