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Architect Salary in Canada

Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. The Canada median is $122,836 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$122,836
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,236
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$122,836
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$59.05
varies by city

Architect salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$122,836
Québec, QC$122,836
Halifax, NS$122,836
Victoria, BC$122,836
Kitchener, ON$122,836
Burnaby, BC$122,836
Longueuil, QC$122,836
Regina, SK$122,836
Toronto, ON$93,892
Ottawa, ON$88,244
Edmonton, AB$81,185
Montreal, QC$75,537

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a architect make in Canada?
The national median architect salary in Canada is about $174,000 per year ($14,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $107,000 to $174,000.
Which Canada city pays architects the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $174,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $107,000 per year for a architect.
What is the typical salary range for a architect in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, architect pay commonly spans from about $70,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $250,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes architect pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is architect in demand in Canada?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor.