How much does an airline pilot make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$9,013 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$6,672
- Equals
- $76,890
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $78,390 |
| 14. Canada | $76,890 |
| 15. Germany estimate | $76,640 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerCA$76,960
- Ship pilotCA$78,890
- Air traffic controllerCA$114,200
- Wind technicianCA$63,500
- Technical aideCA$79,000
- Mechanical engineering technicianCA$79,340
- Chemical engineering technicianCA$95,680
- MetallurgistCA$76,370
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$9,013 a month, CA$108,200 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$50,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$220,500.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $76,890 in Canada, 2.6 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
An airline pilot: CA$108,200 a year against CA$76,960 for a chief engineer, 1.4 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate