How much does an auto mechanic make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,693 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,731
- Equals
- $40,040
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.8 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. Iceland estimate | $76,020 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $74,260 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $69,490 |
| 12. Finland estimate | $41,270 |
| 13. Canada | $40,040 |
| 14. Austria estimate | $39,710 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $134 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Aircraft technicianCA$81,120
- Machine oilerCA$74,190
- Metal molderCA$52,000
- WelderCA$62,400
- MetalworkerCA$86,390
- Steel erectorCA$77,790
- RiggerCA$74,730
- Metal workerCA$70,720
Frequently asked questions
How much does an auto mechanic make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,693 a month, CA$56,320 a year.
How much does an auto mechanic make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$37,740 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$80,580.
Which country pays an auto mechanic the most?
United States, with a median of $53,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an auto mechanic make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $53,590 a year against $40,040 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, an auto mechanic or an aircraft technician?
An aircraft technician: CA$81,120 a year against CA$56,320 for an auto mechanic, 1.4 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate