How much does a builder make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,900 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,155
- Equals
- $33,270
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.7 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. United States | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $39,020 |
| 16. Canada | $33,270 |
| 17. Israel estimate | $31,050 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BricklayerCA$83,200
- StonemasonCA$83,200
- Concrete finisherCA$71,250
- CarpenterCA$63,630
- Tent builderCA$54,080
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,900 a month, CA$46,800 a year.
How much does a builder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$32,870 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$107,000.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a builder make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $115,000 a year against $33,270 in Canada, 3.5 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a bricklayer?
A bricklayer: CA$83,200 a year against CA$46,800 for a builder, 1.8 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate