How much does an anthropologist make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,933 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$5,212
- Equals
- $59,150
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.2 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 | $98,300 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $80,700 |
| 3. United States | $80,530 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $60,380 |
| 9. Canada | $59,150 |
| 10. Belgium estimate | $58,070 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $353 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistCA$100,000
- HistorianCA$88,160
- PsychologistCA$100,200
- Social workerCA$71,670
- Religious professionalsCA$57,870
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,933 a month, CA$83,200 a year.
How much does an anthropologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$54,390 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$129,000.
Which country pays an anthropologist the most?
United States, with a median of $80,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an anthropologist make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $80,530 a year against $59,150 in Canada, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, an anthropologist or an economist?
An economist: CA$100,000 a year against CA$83,200 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate