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Teacher Salary in Canada

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Canada median is $76,949 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$76,949
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,424
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$76,949
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$36.99
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$76,949
Québec, QC$76,949
Halifax, NS$76,949
Victoria, BC$76,949
Kitchener, ON$76,949
Burnaby, BC$76,949
Longueuil, QC$76,949
Regina, SK$76,949
Toronto, ON$57,465
Ottawa, ON$54,429
Edmonton, AB$50,335
Montreal, QC$49,205

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Related Education salaries in Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Canada?
The national median teacher salary in Canada is about $109,000 per year ($9,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $69,700 to $109,000.
Which Canada city pays teachers the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $109,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $69,700 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about $52,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $145,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is teacher in demand in Canada?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.