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Graphic Designer Salary in Canada

Graphic designers create visual content for brands, products, and campaigns. The Canada median is $81,185 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$81,185
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,777
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$81,185
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$39.03
varies by city

Graphic Designer salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$81,185
Québec, QC$81,185
Halifax, NS$81,185
Victoria, BC$81,185
Kitchener, ON$81,185
Burnaby, BC$81,185
Longueuil, QC$81,185
Regina, SK$81,185
Toronto, ON$61,348
Ottawa, ON$59,441
Montreal, QC$51,535
Edmonton, AB$51,535

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make in Canada?
The national median graphic designer salary in Canada is about $115,000 per year ($9,600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $73,000 to $115,000.
Which Canada city pays graphic designers the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $115,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays graphic designers the least?
Among cities we cover, Edmonton, AB is on the lower end at about $73,000 per year for a graphic designer.
What is the typical salary range for a graphic designer in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, graphic designer pay commonly spans from about $42,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $163,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have graphic designer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes graphic designer pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is graphic designer in demand in Canada?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Architect, Copywriter, Video Editor.