How much does an actor make in Canada?
CA$50,190a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,183 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,364
- Equals
- $35,680
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What actors earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$34,840Median: CA$50,190Highest 10%: CA$83,140
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $75,280 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $61,800 |
| 3. United States | $60,420 |
| 14. United Kingdom estimate | $36,850 |
| 15. Canada | $35,680 |
| 16. Singapore estimate | $35,250 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $270 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistCA$61,510
- MusicianCA$34,430
- Ballet dancerCA$71,880
- Art directorCA$85,340
- AnnouncerCA$66,160
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,183 a month, CA$50,190 a year.
How much does an actor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$34,840 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$83,140.
Which country pays an actor the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $75,280 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an actor make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $60,420 a year against $35,680 in Canada, 1.7 times more.
Who makes more, an actor or an artist?
An artist: CA$61,510 a year against CA$50,190 for an actor, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate