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Copywriter Salary in Canada

Copywriters craft persuasive words for ads, websites, and brand campaigns. The Canada median is $88,244 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$88,244
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,342
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$88,244
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$42.43
varies by city

Copywriter salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$88,244
Québec, QC$88,244
Halifax, NS$88,244
Victoria, BC$88,244
Kitchener, ON$88,244
Burnaby, BC$88,244
Longueuil, QC$88,244
Regina, SK$88,244
Toronto, ON$67,207
Ottawa, ON$62,830
Edmonton, AB$56,194
Montreal, QC$55,841

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a copywriter make in Canada?
The national median copywriter salary in Canada is about $125,000 per year ($10,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $79,100 to $125,000.
Which Canada city pays copywriters the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $125,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays copywriters the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $79,100 per year for a copywriter.
What is the typical salary range for a copywriter in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, copywriter pay commonly spans from about $51,800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $180,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have copywriter salary data?
Pay by Role publishes copywriter pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is copywriter in demand in Canada?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Video Editor.