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Professor Salary in Canada

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Canada median is $129,896 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$129,896
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,801
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$129,896
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$62.45
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$129,896
Québec, QC$129,896
Halifax, NS$129,896
Victoria, BC$129,896
Kitchener, ON$129,896
Burnaby, BC$129,896
Longueuil, QC$129,896
Regina, SK$129,896
Toronto, ON$98,128
Ottawa, ON$91,068
Edmonton, AB$85,421
Montreal, QC$82,597

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Canada?
The national median professor salary in Canada is about $184,000 per year ($15,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $117,000 to $184,000.
Which Canada city pays professors the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $184,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $117,000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about $88,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $265,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is professor in demand in Canada?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.