How much does a carpenter make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,302 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,127
- Equals
- $45,230
- 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $78,960 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,170 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $45,530 |
| 11. Canada | $45,230 |
| 12. Luxembourg estimate | $43,580 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $139 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BuilderCA$46,800
- BricklayerCA$83,200
- StonemasonCA$83,200
- Concrete finisherCA$71,250
- Tent builderCA$54,080
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,302 a month, CA$63,630 a year.
How much does a carpenter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$43,160 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$91,360.
Which country pays a carpenter the most?
Iceland, with a median of $78,960 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a carpenter make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $60,580 a year against $45,230 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a carpenter or a builder?
A carpenter: CA$63,630 a year against CA$46,800 for a builder, 1.4 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate