How much does an architect make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,750 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$5,084
- Equals
- $57,580
- 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 $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $104,400 |
| 2. United States | $99,280 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,700 |
| 14. Netherlands estimate | $59,330 |
| 15. Canada | $57,580 |
| 16. Finland estimate | $54,170 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $375 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Landscape architectCA$85,010
- Product designerCA$62,970
- Urban plannerCA$104,500
- SurveyorCA$85,640
- UX designerCA$69,820
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,750 a month, CA$81,000 a year.
How much does an architect make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$55,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$155,000.
Which country pays an architect the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $104,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an architect make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $99,280 a year against $57,580 in Canada, 1.7 times more.
Who makes more, an architect or a landscape architect?
A landscape architect: CA$85,010 a year against CA$81,000 for an architect, 1.0 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate