How much does an accountant make in Canada?
CA$71,170a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,931 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,535
- Equals
- $50,600
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What accountants earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$46,560Median: CA$71,170Highest 10%: CA$118,900
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,500 |
| 2. Germany | $91,120 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $88,280 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $55,810 |
| 16. Canada | $50,600 |
| 17. Singapore estimate | $50,360 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- FinancierCA$82,860
- Financial analystCA$82,860
- Management consultantCA$97,770
- Policy analystCA$56,410
- Career coachCA$79,740
- Marketing specialistCA$84,950
- Public relations professionalsCA$67,220
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,931 a month, CA$71,170 a year.
How much does an accountant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$46,560 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$118,900.
Which country pays an accountant the most?
Germany, with a median of $91,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an accountant make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $82,520 a year against $50,600 in Canada, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, an accountant or a financier?
A financier: CA$82,860 a year against CA$71,170 for an accountant, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate