How much does an art director make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$7,112 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$5,338
- Equals
- $60,670
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.3 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 | $106,300 |
| 2. United States | $94,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $87,250 |
| 13. United Kingdom | $60,950 |
| 14. Canada | $60,670 |
| 15. Netherlands estimate | $60,410 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $382 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistCA$61,510
- MusicianCA$34,430
- Ballet dancerCA$71,880
- ActorCA$50,190
- AnnouncerCA$66,160
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$7,112 a month, CA$85,340 a year.
How much does an art director make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$45,760 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$145,600.
Which country pays an art director the most?
United States, with a median of $94,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an art director make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $94,500 a year against $60,670 in Canada, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, an art director or an artist?
An art director: CA$85,340 a year against CA$61,510 for an artist, 1.4 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate