How much does an aid worker make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,166 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,039
- Equals
- $44,070
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.9 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $77,870 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $70,330 |
| 11. Sweden estimate | $45,580 |
| 12. Canada | $44,070 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $42,430 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterCA$95,240
- Police officerCA$104,000
- Correctional officerCA$75,190
- Security guardCA$43,680
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aid worker make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,166 a month, CA$61,990 a year.
How much does an aid worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$41,770 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$87,270.
Which country pays an aid worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $62,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an aid worker make more in Canada or in United States?
In Canada: $44,070 a year against $42,230 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, an aid worker or a firefighter?
A firefighter: CA$95,240 a year against CA$61,990 for an aid worker, 1.5 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate