How much does an astrophysicist make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$9,792 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$7,191
- Equals
- $83,530
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.7 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 | $168,200 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $129,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $105,900 |
| 6. Qatar estimate | $86,330 |
| 7. Canada | $83,530 |
| 8. Denmark estimate | $83,070 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $463 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MeteorologistCA$106,300
- ChemistCA$84,040
- GeologistCA$104,000
- ActuaryCA$100,200
- ZoologistCA$103,900
- Forestry advisorCA$91,790
- Environmental protection professionalsCA$85,470
- Industrial engineerCA$92,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an astrophysicist make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$9,792 a month, CA$117,500 a year.
How much does an astrophysicist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$72,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$200,000.
Which country pays an astrophysicist the most?
United States, with a median of $168,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an astrophysicist make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $168,200 a year against $83,530 in Canada, 2.0 times more.
Who makes more, an astrophysicist or a meteorologist?
An astrophysicist: CA$117,500 a year against CA$106,300 for a meteorologist, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate