How much does an artist make in Canada?
CA$61,510a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,126 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,013
- Equals
- $43,730
- 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.
What visual artists earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$39,000Median: CA$61,510Highest 10%: CA$93,790
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,760 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,070 |
| 3. Germany | $79,330 |
| 18. Sweden estimate | $44,250 |
| 19. Canada | $43,730 |
| 20. Israel estimate | $42,770 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MusicianCA$34,430
- Ballet dancerCA$71,880
- Art directorCA$85,340
- ActorCA$50,190
- AnnouncerCA$66,160
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,126 a month, CA$61,510 a year.
How much does an artist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$39,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$93,790.
Which country pays an artist the most?
Germany, with a median of $79,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an artist make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $54,170 a year against $43,730 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an artist or a musician?
An artist: CA$61,510 a year against CA$34,430 for a musician, 1.8 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate